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PO51 SVN

2002 Sym Megalo

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,468 mi
Last recorded19,468 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Sym Megalo11,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 SVN
MakeSym
ModelMegalo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 19,468 miles

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 19,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,356 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front tyre cracking

nearside mirror missing

Fail 9 Jun 2010 16,326 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front tyre cracking

nearside mirror missing

Pass 19 Jun 2009 14,011 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

front and rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,134 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 12,132 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,099 miles

Centre 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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PO51 SVN is a 2002 Sym Megalo in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PO51 SVN, 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 PO51 SVN registered?

PO51 SVN is a 2002 Sym Megalo, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is PO51 SVN safe to buy?

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