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T331 BHY

1999 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,603 mi
Last recorded12,603 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT331 BHY
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 12,603 miles

Front Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2011 12,133 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

small cuts in rear tyre core not showing

Fail 12 Sep 2011 12,132 miles

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

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

small cuts in rear tyre core not showing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 11,720 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 11,350 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

Outer Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 10,990 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 9 Sep 2008 10,987 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 10,521 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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T331 BHY is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T331 BHY, 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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T331 BHY is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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