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YK03 AUW

2003 Sym Megalo

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,003 mi
Last recorded37,003 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Sym Megalo13,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 AUW
MakeSym
ModelMegalo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 37,003 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 37,003 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,003 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 37,003 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 31,372 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,605 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 21,178 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 21 May 2007 14,092 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 14,092 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 12,365 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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YK03 AUW is a 2003 Sym Megalo in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YK03 AUW, 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 YK03 AUW registered?

YK03 AUW is a 2003 Sym Megalo, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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