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FJ05 OBN

2005 Sym Megalo

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,549 mi
Last recorded26,549 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Sym Megalo14,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 OBN
MakeSym
ModelMegalo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 26,549 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 26,549 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 26,549 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 24,043 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 May 2009 19,406 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 19,406 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 16,571 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,571 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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FJ05 OBN is a 2005 Sym Megalo in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Sym Megalo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 14,475 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 FJ05 OBN, 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 21 years old, this Sym Megalo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ05 OBN registered?

FJ05 OBN is a 2005 Sym Megalo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FJ05 OBN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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