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YV04 DZU

2004 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,631 mi
Last recorded26,631 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Sym Shark15,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 DZU
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2012 26,631 miles

Headlamp main beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 26,631 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 21,464 miles

mo main beam

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,464 miles

mo main beam

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,601 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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YV04 DZU is a 2004 Sym Shark in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 15,722 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 YV04 DZU, 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 22 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 YV04 DZU?

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What year was YV04 DZU registered?

YV04 DZU is a 2004 Sym Shark, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is YV04 DZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV04 DZU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YV04 DZU have outstanding finance?

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