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W996 PJT

2000 Sym Red Devil

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

9,071 mi
Last recorded9,071 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Sym Red Devil13,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW996 PJT
MakeSym
ModelRed Devil
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2023 9,071 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 6,317 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 6,305 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 6,305 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear frame underside (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 6,306 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 6,306 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 6,306 miles

Front tyre worn at offside tread area

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 6,306 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 6,306 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 6,306 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 6,306 miles

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

One of the two stop/tail bulbs is not working.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 6,306 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 6,306 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 6,306 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W996 PJT is a 2000 Sym Red Devil in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W996 PJT, 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 W996 PJT registered?

W996 PJT is a 2000 Sym Red Devil, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W996 PJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W996 PJT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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