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V36 FHW

2000 Sym Red Devil

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,764 mi
Last recorded10,764 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Sym Red Devil13,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV36 FHW
MakeSym
ModelRed Devil
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 10,764 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 10,764 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2011 8,544 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 8,544 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front headstock bearings have slight movement.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 7,587 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 7,577 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 6,530 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 6,530 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 5,234 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 4,036 miles

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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V36 FHW is a 2000 Sym Red Devil in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Sym Red Devil models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 13,988 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 V36 FHW, 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 26 years old, this Sym Red Devil is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V36 FHW?

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What year was V36 FHW registered?

V36 FHW is a 2000 Sym Red Devil, first registered on 15 February 2000.

Is V36 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V36 FHW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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