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X499 ERA

2000 Sym Red Devil

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,820 mi
Last recorded26,820 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Sym Red Devil13,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 ERA
MakeSym
ModelRed Devil
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,820 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 26,803 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,387 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 21,326 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 18,671 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,421 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 15,494 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 9,417 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 9,387 miles

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.

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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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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