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W394 BKM

2000 Sym Red Devil

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,558 mi
Last recorded29,558 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Sym Red Devil13,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW394 BKM
MakeSym
ModelRed Devil
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,558 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 29,342 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,616 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2008 28,901 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 18,529 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2007 18,529 miles

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

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Body panels loose on offside / under body

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

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

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

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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W394 BKM is a 2000 Sym Red Devil in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W394 BKM, 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 W394 BKM registered?

W394 BKM is a 2000 Sym Red Devil, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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