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WP52 VUB

2002 Sym Megalo

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

18,531 mi
Last recorded18,531 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Sym Megalo11,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 VUB
MakeSym
ModelMegalo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 18,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 17,992 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 17,597 miles

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

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

Front tyre has slight cracking

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded plus centre stand (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 17,164 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 16,472 miles

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 15,763 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 14,867 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 14,047 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 14,047 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 13,224 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 12,346 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 11,344 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 9,824 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 8,275 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 6,184 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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WP52 VUB is a 2002 Sym Megalo in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WP52 VUB, 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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WP52 VUB is a 2002 Sym Megalo, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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