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RX54 AFJ

2004 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,512 mi
Last recorded36,512 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Sym Shark15,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 AFJ
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 36,512 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,552 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 33,523 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,048 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

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

final drive very noisy

Pass 7 Feb 2008 26,390 miles

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

Headlamp beam image poor.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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RX54 AFJ 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX54 AFJ, 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 RX54 AFJ registered?

RX54 AFJ is a 2004 Sym Shark, first registered on 4 September 2004.

Is RX54 AFJ safe to buy?

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