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Y235 GNJ

2001 Sym Red Devil

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,042 mi
Last recorded30,042 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Sym Red Devil21,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 GNJ
MakeSym
ModelRed Devil
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,042 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 30,042 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,042 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 30,042 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 30,042 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,042 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 27,967 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 27,967 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,663 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 25,663 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 236,654 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 23,665 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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Y235 GNJ is a 2001 Sym Red Devil in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Sym Red Devil models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 21,766 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 Y235 GNJ, 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 25 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 Y235 GNJ registered?

Y235 GNJ is a 2001 Sym Red Devil, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y235 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y235 GNJ shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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