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V988 DPR

1999 Sym Red Devil

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,771 mi
Last recorded23,771 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Sym Red Devil14,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 DPR
MakeSym
ModelRed Devil
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 23,771 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 23,771 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,040 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,397 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,552 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 13,651 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2006 10,607 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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V988 DPR is a 1999 Sym Red Devil in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V988 DPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V988 DPR registered?

V988 DPR is a 1999 Sym Red Devil, first registered on 6 November 1999.

Is V988 DPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V988 DPR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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