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HF53 BYB

2004 Sym Megalo

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,744 mi
Last recorded21,744 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Sym Megalo11,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 BYB
MakeSym
ModelMegalo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 21,744 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 21,744 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 21,744 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 20,943 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,012 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 16,012 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 15,992 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 BYB is a 2004 Sym Megalo in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Sym Megalo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 11,917 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 BYB, 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 22 years old, this Sym Megalo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF53 BYB registered?

HF53 BYB is a 2004 Sym Megalo, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is HF53 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 BYB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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