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V624 FDL

1999 Sym Red Devil

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

25,253 mi
Last recorded25,253 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1999 Sym Red Devil14,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV624 FDL
MakeSym
ModelRed Devil
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,253 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 25,253 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 21,404 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2006 21,399 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2005 21,396 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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V624 FDL is a 1999 Sym Red Devil in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 V624 FDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V624 FDL?

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What year was V624 FDL registered?

V624 FDL is a 1999 Sym Red Devil, first registered on 2 October 1999.

Is V624 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V624 FDL shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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