MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
rear brake needs slight adjustment
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nail in rear tyre
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nail in rear tyre
How Reliable is the Sym Red Devil?
Based on 1,485 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T497 JPX is a 1999 Sym Red Devil in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1999 Sym Red Devil models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 14,058 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 Red Devil fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T497 JPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Sym Red Devil typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Sym Red Devil is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was T497 JPX registered?
T497 JPX is a 1999 Sym Red Devil, first registered on 31 July 1999.
Is T497 JPX safe to buy?
The MOT history for T497 JPX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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