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WK51 BYZ

2001 Sym Megalo

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,383 mi
Last recorded16,383 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Sym Megalo15,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 BYZ
MakeSym
ModelMegalo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 16,383 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

roller brake test indicates a slightly binding front brake

Fail 10 Apr 2012 16,383 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

roller brake test indicates a slightly binding front brake

Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,000 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 15,998 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine stalls on idle

Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,770 miles

Front tyre worn uneven

Pass 18 May 2007 12,199 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 9,186 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 9,186 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 8,156 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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WK51 BYZ is a 2001 Sym Megalo in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Sym Megalo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 15,300 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 WK51 BYZ, 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 25 years old, this Sym Megalo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK51 BYZ registered?

WK51 BYZ is a 2001 Sym Megalo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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