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T957 KCV

1999 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,400 mi
Last recorded24,400 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT957 KCV
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 24,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 24,400 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 22,374 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror missing

Fail 6 Feb 2019 22,374 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 6 Feb 2018 20,417 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 18,407 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 18,407 miles

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

Horn emits 2 or more alternating tones (1.7.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Battery discharged.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 17,526 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 17,526 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 16,754 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 16,567 miles

rear tyre small cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2013 16,540 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 16,148 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 15,356 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 14,567 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 13,803 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 13,124 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 13,124 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 12,394 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 11,948 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 11,948 miles

Centre Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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T957 KCV is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T957 KCV, 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 T957 KCV registered?

T957 KCV is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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