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WK51 FCJ

2001 Sym Megalo

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,153 mi
Last recorded22,153 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Sym Megalo15,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 FCJ
MakeSym
ModelMegalo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 22,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s brake lever short

Fail 5 Jun 2018 22,124 miles

Brake performance not tested due to dangerous condition of front hub components (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure mounting bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly idle speed to high (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) spindle nut loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s brake lever short

Pass 5 May 2017 18,692 miles

Airbox insecure

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

Fail 2 May 2017 18,679 miles

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

Airbox insecure

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,517 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 14,510 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 14,510 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 13,500 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 13,489 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 13,276 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 11,066 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 9,681 miles

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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WK51 FCJ is a 2001 Sym Megalo in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK51 FCJ registered?

WK51 FCJ is a 2001 Sym Megalo, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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