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W552 KDO

2000 Sym Red Devil

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,662 mi
Last recorded24,662 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Sym Red Devil13,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 KDO
MakeSym
ModelRed Devil
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 24,662 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 24,662 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 17,541 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 17,541 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 17,541 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,541 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 12,915 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 12,915 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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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W552 KDO is a 2000 Sym Red Devil in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W552 KDO, 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 W552 KDO registered?

W552 KDO is a 2000 Sym Red Devil, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is W552 KDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W552 KDO shows 8 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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