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HX05 FKZ

2005 Sym Megalo

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,143 mi
Last recorded30,143 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Sym Megalo14,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 FKZ
MakeSym
ModelMegalo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 30,143 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 29,737 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 29,167 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 29,167 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 27,385 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 26,245 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 26,245 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 26,067 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 26,067 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,651 miles

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

rear brake travel

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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HX05 FKZ is a 2005 Sym Megalo in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HX05 FKZ, 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 HX05 FKZ registered?

HX05 FKZ is a 2005 Sym Megalo, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is HX05 FKZ safe to buy?

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