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T485 JPX

1999 Sym Red Devil

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,636 mi
Last recorded44,636 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Sym Red Devil14,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT485 JPX
MakeSym
ModelRed Devil
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 44,636 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 44,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 44,076 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 44,076 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 43,730 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 42,658 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 41,273 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 40,781 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 40,781 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 39,234 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 37,295 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 35,022 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 33,018 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,744 miles

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

main stand pivot worn.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 31,744 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

main stand pivot worn.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 29,020 miles

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

battery flat

front brake binding slightly.

front tyre tread getting low.

rear indicators slightly loose and have been taped on.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 29,020 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

battery flat

front brake binding slightly.

front tyre tread getting low.

rear indicators slightly loose and have been taped on.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,110 miles

battery flat.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 26,110 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

battery flat.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,198 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

rear clutch bearing noisy.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 20,735 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,336 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,357 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 17,357 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 15,890 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 13,880 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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T485 JPX is a 1999 Sym Red Devil in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Sym Red Devil models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 14,058 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 T485 JPX, 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 27 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 T485 JPX registered?

T485 JPX is a 1999 Sym Red Devil, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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