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WA53 BWW

2003 Sym Shark

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

33,633 mi
Last recorded33,633 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Sym Shark15,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 BWW
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,633 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 33,633 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 28,034 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 28,034 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2008 17,162 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 17,162 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 16,508 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2007 16,508 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 12,184 miles

Front tyre has puncture wound - not exposing ply

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Sym Shark?

Based on 4,396 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
1,554
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 162
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 38
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WA53 BWW is a 2003 Sym Shark in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 15,346 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Sym Shark fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA53 BWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Shark typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Sym Shark is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA53 BWW registered?

WA53 BWW is a 2003 Sym Shark, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is WA53 BWW safe to buy?

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