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H11 GKT

2005 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,776 mi
Last recorded32,776 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Sym Shark10,965 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 GKT
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2014 32,776 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 32,776 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 26,620 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 26,577 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,543 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 20,272 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,663 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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H11 GKT is a 2005 Sym Shark in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 10,965 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 H11 GKT, 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 21 years old, this Sym Shark is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H11 GKT registered?

H11 GKT is a 2005 Sym Shark, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is H11 GKT safe to buy?

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