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V59 DMR

1999 Sym Red Devil

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,434 mi
Last recorded19,434 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Sym Red Devil14,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 DMR
MakeSym
ModelRed Devil
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2014 19,434 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Nearside Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

no mirro's at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2013 15,513 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 15,511 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 9,771 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 8,019 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 7,367 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 7,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 6,595 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 5,917 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 5,358 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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V59 DMR is a 1999 Sym Red Devil in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V59 DMR, 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 V59 DMR registered?

V59 DMR is a 1999 Sym Red Devil, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V59 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V59 DMR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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