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HF53 BGO

2003 Sym Megalo

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,248 mi
Last recorded31,248 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Sym Megalo13,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 BGO
MakeSym
ModelMegalo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 31,248 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 30,571 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 29,064 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 27,563 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 25,916 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 25,672 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 23,653 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 22,496 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 21,221 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 20,368 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 19,355 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 23 Jul 2013 17,128 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 16,055 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,878 miles

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

rear brake travel

rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Dec 2009 12,325 miles

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

rear brake travel

Pass 11 Oct 2006 11,489 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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HF53 BGO is a 2003 Sym Megalo in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF53 BGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF53 BGO registered?

HF53 BGO is a 2003 Sym Megalo, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is HF53 BGO safe to buy?

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