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T232 APO

1999 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

32,371 mi
Last recorded32,371 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT232 APO
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 32,371 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 30,790 miles

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

engine mount bushes slightly deteriorated.

slight movement in front brake reaction bracket bush.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 29,516 miles

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

movement in front caliper reaction bracket bushes.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 29,516 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

movement in front caliper reaction bracket bushes.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,928 miles

engine noisy.

slight movement in front fork link bush.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 26,928 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

engine noisy.

slight movement in front fork link bush.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 26,736 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

oil leak around bottom of engine.

Fail 13 Dec 2012 26,736 miles

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

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

oil leak around bottom of engine.

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

movement in front fork link bush.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 23,605 miles

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

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

electric start not working.

handlebar covers loose.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 23,605 miles

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

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

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

electric start not working.

handlebar covers loose.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,689 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 21,689 miles

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

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

front handlebar cover broken.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,389 miles

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(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

air box mount broken.

oil leak around engine.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 20,389 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

air box mount broken.

oil leak around engine.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 16,985 miles

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

front handlebar cover broken and slightly loose.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 14,852 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 14,852 miles

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

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

slight bind on front brake

Pass 28 Sep 2005 12,109 miles

front brake binding slightly.

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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T232 APO is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1999 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 15,942 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 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 T232 APO, 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 27 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 T232 APO registered?

T232 APO is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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