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T853 OKW

1999 Sym Red Devil

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,565 mi
Last recorded19,565 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Sym Red Devil14,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT853 OKW
MakeSym
ModelRed Devil
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,565 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 19,564 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 May 2012 16,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2010 13,305 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,325 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,899 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 11,426 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 11,372 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 11,371 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Sym Red Devil?

Based on 1,485 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
951
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 34
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 31
Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 27
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 23
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T853 OKW is a 1999 Sym Red Devil in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T853 OKW, 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 T853 OKW registered?

T853 OKW is a 1999 Sym Red Devil, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T853 OKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T853 OKW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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