CarVerify

Free Car Check

WK03 GVE

2003 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 125cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

22,171 mi
Last recorded22,171 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Sym Shark15,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Sym
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 GVE
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 22,171 miles

rear diff bearings noisey

rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 9 Jul 2016 19,927 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

exhaust rusty and repaired

rear brake light sticky

Pass 18 Jun 2015 17,866 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

n/s front flaser lens cracked

o/s handle bar end sharp

Fail 15 Jun 2015 17,865 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

n/s front flaser lens cracked

o/s handle bar end sharp

Pass 13 Jan 2014 16,127 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 13,558 miles

high beam telltale not working

rear brake fluid low

Fail 7 Jan 2013 13,558 miles

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

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

high beam telltale not working

rear brake fluid low

Pass 13 Jan 2012 11,265 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 11,260 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 6,861 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 6,861 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 18 Sep 2008 3,360 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 2,921 miles

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
Full Sym Shark reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WK03 GVE is a 2003 Sym Shark in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WK03 GVE, 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

How do I check the history of WK03 GVE?

You can check the full history of WK03 GVE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WK03 GVE registered?

WK03 GVE is a 2003 Sym Shark, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is WK03 GVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK03 GVE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK03 GVE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WK03 GVE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.