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YN05 EDX

2005 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,694 mi
Last recorded18,694 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Sym Shark10,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 EDX
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 18,694 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 14,612 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 14,612 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 14,612 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 14,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 10,777 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

high beam tell tell not working

Fail 17 Jun 2010 10,777 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

high beam tell tell not working

Pass 1 Jun 2009 5,695 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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YN05 EDX is a 2005 Sym Shark in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YN05 EDX, 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 YN05 EDX registered?

YN05 EDX is a 2005 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is YN05 EDX safe to buy?

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