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YJ03 ZHM

2003 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,709 mi
Last recorded45,709 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Sym Shark15,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 ZHM
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,709 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 45,709 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

screw missing from front fairing

Pass 3 Jan 2013 33,219 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 33,219 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 27,998 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 21,421 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 21,421 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 16,770 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,908 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 13,602 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 8,264 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
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YJ03 ZHM is a 2003 Sym Shark in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJ03 ZHM, 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 YJ03 ZHM registered?

YJ03 ZHM is a 2003 Sym Shark, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is YJ03 ZHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 ZHM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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