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W423 SDV

2000 Sym Red Devil

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,882 mi
Last recorded13,882 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Sym Red Devil13,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW423 SDV
MakeSym
ModelRed Devil
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2022 13,882 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 13,398 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 13,398 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 12,862 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre Perrished

Pass 2 Jun 2015 11,947 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 10,980 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 10,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 10,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 10,980 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 10,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 10,773 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 10,773 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 10,549 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 10,291 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 9,621 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 9,243 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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W423 SDV is a 2000 Sym Red Devil in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W423 SDV, 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 W423 SDV registered?

W423 SDV is a 2000 Sym Red Devil, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W423 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W423 SDV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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