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V787 FBP

2000 Sym Red Devil

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,648 mi
Last recorded25,648 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 2000 Sym Red Devil13,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV787 FBP
MakeSym
ModelRed Devil
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 25,648 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

frame covered by body work

front forks covered by giators

Fail 6 Aug 2008 25,648 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

frame covered by body work

front forks covered by giators

Pass 1 Dec 2005 24,161 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 24,161 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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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V787 FBP is a 2000 Sym Red Devil in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V787 FBP, 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

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What year was V787 FBP registered?

V787 FBP is a 2000 Sym Red Devil, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V787 FBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V787 FBP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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