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BL03 LWX

2003 Sym Megalo

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,360 mi
Last recorded13,360 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Sym Megalo13,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LWX
MakeSym
ModelMegalo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 13,360 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 13,339 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 11,382 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 9,792 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 9,141 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 9,017 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 4,437 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 3,507 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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BL03 LWX is a 2003 Sym Megalo in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL03 LWX, 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 BL03 LWX registered?

BL03 LWX is a 2003 Sym Megalo, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is BL03 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 LWX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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