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YX04 KWP

2004 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,504 mi
Last recorded42,504 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Sym Shark15,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 KWP
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,504 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,263 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,800 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 32,095 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 32,091 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,462 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 29,458 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 24,479 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 18,220 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,220 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 13,469 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 8,559 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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YX04 KWP is a 2004 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 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 YX04 KWP, 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.

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What year was YX04 KWP registered?

YX04 KWP is a 2004 Sym Shark, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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