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YX51 HZF

2001 Sym Megalo

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,651 mi
Last recorded18,651 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Sym Megalo15,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 HZF
MakeSym
ModelMegalo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2012 18,651 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 18,651 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 15,410 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 15,410 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 15,410 miles

Front Tyre Has a cut longer than 25mm on n/s sidewall but NOT deep enough to reach cords

Number plate starting to delaminate on top of plate but not enough to be misread

Pass 21 Apr 2007 13,617 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 9,267 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 9,267 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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 HZF is a 2001 Sym Megalo in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HZF, 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 HZF registered?

YX51 HZF is a 2001 Sym Megalo, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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The MOT history for YX51 HZF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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