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YJ53 CYZ

2003 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,259 mi
Last recorded30,259 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Sym Shark15,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 CYZ
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,259 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,259 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2013 30,259 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,298 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 15,298 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 143,349 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 13,362 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 12,282 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 12,282 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 9,897 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 8,629 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 6,222 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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YJ53 CYZ is a 2003 Sym Shark in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ53 CYZ, 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 YJ53 CYZ registered?

YJ53 CYZ is a 2003 Sym Shark, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is YJ53 CYZ safe to buy?

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