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X261 VNJ

2000 Sym Red Devil

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,903 mi
Last recorded17,903 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Sym Red Devil13,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 VNJ
MakeSym
ModelRed Devil
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 17,903 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 17,898 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,910 miles

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

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

front brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Mar 2010 16,907 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

front tyre under inflated

Fail 25 Jan 2010 16,907 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 16,906 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 15,148 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 13,354 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 13,354 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 11,054 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 9,941 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 9,941 miles

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

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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X261 VNJ is a 2000 Sym Red Devil in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X261 VNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X261 VNJ registered?

X261 VNJ is a 2000 Sym Red Devil, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X261 VNJ safe to buy?

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