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YX51 EMJ

2001 Sym Megalo

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

30,593 mi
Last recorded30,593 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Sym Megalo15,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 EMJ
MakeSym
ModelMegalo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2013 30,593 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,593 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,938 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,809 miles

end missing off left hand brake lever

Fail 25 Mar 2011 23,809 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

end missing off left hand brake lever

Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,818 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 19,818 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,190 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 19,181 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 13,855 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 8,093 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 8,093 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fail 15 May 2006 8,056 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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YX51 EMJ is a 2001 Sym Megalo in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YX51 EMJ, 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 YX51 EMJ registered?

YX51 EMJ is a 2001 Sym Megalo, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is YX51 EMJ safe to buy?

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