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T943 RTA

1999 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,908 mi
Last recorded29,908 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT943 RTA
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,908 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 29,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,564 miles

slight score front disc

Fail 31 May 2008 27,544 miles

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

slight score front disc

Pass 31 May 2007 24,583 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 24,565 miles

Front Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2006 17,628 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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T943 RTA is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T943 RTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T943 RTA registered?

T943 RTA is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T943 RTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T943 RTA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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