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AY03 DYF

2003 Sym Megalo

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,192 mi
Last recorded21,192 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Sym Megalo13,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DYF
MakeSym
ModelMegalo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 21,192 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front fork dust cover seals split os and ns

fuel cap rubber soft but not leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2013 19,710 miles

fuel cap seal perishing but not leaking

Fail 2 Feb 2013 19,710 miles

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

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

both rear view mirrors not tight

fuel cap seal perishing but not leaking

rear brake lever has excessive travel.requires repair/adjustment

Pass 12 Dec 2011 17,057 miles

front brake slightly sticky

Fail 12 Dec 2011 17,057 miles

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

front brake slightly sticky

Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,606 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 14,606 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake linked system has a seized caliper pivot. (3.2.B5)

front wheel not free spring because of caliper seized

Pass 15 Mar 2008 13,770 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 12,420 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 11,264 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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AY03 DYF is a 2003 Sym Megalo in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Sym Megalo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 13,347 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 AY03 DYF, 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 23 years old, this Sym Megalo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY03 DYF registered?

AY03 DYF is a 2003 Sym Megalo, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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