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HJ52 GXV

2002 Sym Megalo

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,630 mi
Last recorded9,630 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Sym Megalo11,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 GXV
MakeSym
ModelMegalo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 9,630 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 1,617 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 5,989 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 5,887 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey rusty holes at cylinder head (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated rusty along full length (7.1.1a)

Headlamp slightly discoloured yellow and sun damaged (1.2.1)

rusty centre stand and mount

Pass 28 May 2016 5,729 miles

Rear tyre nearing minimum limit.

Under carriage starting to rust.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 5,616 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 5,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 5,407 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 5,066 miles

Advise front brake caliper needs stripping. Signs of corrosion on the pistons.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 4,090 miles

fuel cap rubber starting to perish

Pass 23 Apr 2010 3,293 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 3,293 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 3,214 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 2,888 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 2,843 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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HJ52 GXV is a 2002 Sym Megalo in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ52 GXV, 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 HJ52 GXV registered?

HJ52 GXV is a 2002 Sym Megalo, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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