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WJ52 YCS

2003 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,149 mi
Last recorded33,149 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Sym Shark15,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 YCS
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 33,149 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 33,149 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,320 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 23,792 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 23,792 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front 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 11 Oct 2005 11,659 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 11,654 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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WJ52 YCS is a 2003 Sym Shark in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WJ52 YCS, 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.

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What year was WJ52 YCS registered?

WJ52 YCS is a 2003 Sym Shark, first registered on 19 January 2003.

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