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V742 KPY

2000 Sym Red Devil

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,961 mi
Last recorded20,961 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Sym Red Devil13,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV742 KPY
MakeSym
ModelRed Devil
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2014 20,961 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 18,569 miles

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2012 16,023 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,225 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 11,838 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 10,759 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 10,739 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 9,788 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 8,776 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 7,739 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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V742 KPY 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 80%.

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 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 V742 KPY, 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.

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What year was V742 KPY registered?

V742 KPY is a 2000 Sym Red Devil, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V742 KPY safe to buy?

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