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YU02 JWP

2002 Sym Megalo

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

26,005 mi
Last recorded26,005 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Sym Megalo11,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU02 JWP
MakeSym
ModelMegalo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 26,005 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear frame and main stand has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 26,004 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 25,191 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slight cracking on tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 23,295 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 22,454 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 21,860 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 21,846 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 8,221 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 17,185 miles

Central Lower Oil leak ()

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 16,263 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 14,818 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 14,696 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 13,528 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 12,164 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 8,567 miles

Rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 11 Jun 2010 8,160 miles

Front tyre slightly under inflated

Pass 12 Jun 2009 7,396 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 7,396 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 6,792 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 6,792 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 6,669 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 6,115 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 6,115 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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YU02 JWP is a 2002 Sym Megalo in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YU02 JWP, 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 YU02 JWP registered?

YU02 JWP is a 2002 Sym Megalo, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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