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YX54 GBU

2004 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,173 mi
Last recorded18,173 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Sym Shark15,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 GBU
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 18,173 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 14,017 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 14,017 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 13,014 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 10,591 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 8,001 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 8,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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YX54 GBU is a 2004 Sym Shark in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX54 GBU, 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

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What year was YX54 GBU registered?

YX54 GBU is a 2004 Sym Shark, first registered on 10 November 2004.

Is YX54 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX54 GBU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX54 GBU have outstanding finance?

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