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GX51 VSU

2001 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,104 mi
Last recorded29,104 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 VSU
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 29,104 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 29,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,289 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 25,562 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 25,438 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 21,912 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 20,059 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 17,863 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 17,070 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 14,848 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 14,848 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 12,247 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 10,392 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 8,600 miles

How Reliable is the Sym City Hopper?

Based on 5,520 MOT tests across 1,119 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,005
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 218
Tyre tread not clearly visible 118
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 114
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 109
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 87
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GX51 VSU is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 12,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sym City Hopper fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX51 VSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym City Hopper typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Sym City Hopper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX51 VSU registered?

GX51 VSU is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is GX51 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX51 VSU 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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