MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
headlamp dim
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
headlamp dim
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
How Reliable is the Sym Red Devil?
Based on 1,485 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X499 ERA is a 2000 Sym Red Devil in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X499 ERA, 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 X499 ERA registered?
X499 ERA is a 2000 Sym Red Devil, first registered on 19 December 2000.
Is X499 ERA safe to buy?
The MOT history for X499 ERA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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