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AU53 FBN

2003 Sym Megalo

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,604 mi
Last recorded12,604 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Sym Megalo13,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 FBN
MakeSym
ModelMegalo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 12,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 12,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 8,728 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 8,700 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2019 4,876 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 4,858 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Megalo?

Based on 1,829 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
1,336
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 59
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 30
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 14
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AU53 FBN is a 2003 Sym Megalo in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Sym Megalo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 13,347 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 Megalo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 FBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Megalo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Sym Megalo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU53 FBN registered?

AU53 FBN is a 2003 Sym Megalo, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is AU53 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 FBN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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