Megelli 125 M (2008)
2008 Megelli 125 M
CarHunch analysed 125 real MOT records for the 2008 Megelli 125 M. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2008 Megelli 125 M is a reliability concern: only 42% pass their MOT first time, less than half the UK average of 80%, and while dangerous defects are uncommon at 7.2%, the overall failure rate suggests consistent issues across the sample. The median mileage of just 6,030 miles for a 16-year-old machine is unusually low, hinting these are either storage finds or lightly-used imports, yet they still average over 1 failure per MOT, pointing to age-related wear rather than abuse.
With an average of 3 advisories per vehicle alongside each failure, you're looking at steady maintenance demands: suspension, braking, and exhaust components typical of older small bikes. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic familiar with Chinese scooters, as parts availability and repair costs can be unpredictable outside major dealer networks.
What to check before buying a 2008 Megelli 125 M
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Megelli 125 M vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Megelli 125 M vehicles fall between 3,900 and 11,534 miles.
2008 Megelli 125 M — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2016 (37% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2016.
MOT History Averages
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