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T251 FOW

1999 Sym City Hopper

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,923 mi
Last recorded18,923 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT251 FOW
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 18,923 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 18,923 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 18,923 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 18,923 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 18,923 miles

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

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 18,923 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,923 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 18,923 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 18,924 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,925 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 18,928 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 17,478 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,867 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 15,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

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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T251 FOW is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 T251 FOW, 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 T251 FOW registered?

T251 FOW is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T251 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T251 FOW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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