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YJ51 LWY

2001 Sym Megalo

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,020 mi
Last recorded13,020 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Sym Megalo15,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 LWY
MakeSym
ModelMegalo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 13,020 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 13,020 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 9,675 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 7,859 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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YJ51 LWY is a 2001 Sym Megalo in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YJ51 LWY, 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 YJ51 LWY registered?

YJ51 LWY is a 2001 Sym Megalo, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is YJ51 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ51 LWY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ51 LWY have outstanding finance?

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