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HJ02 JHV

2002 Sym Megalo

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,139 mi
Last recorded20,139 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Sym Megalo11,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 JHV
MakeSym
ModelMegalo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 20,139 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 20,095 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 17,545 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,545 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 17,508 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 17,508 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

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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HJ02 JHV is a 2002 Sym Megalo in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Sym Megalo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 11,224 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 HJ02 JHV, 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 24 years old, this Sym Megalo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ02 JHV registered?

HJ02 JHV is a 2002 Sym Megalo, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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