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V746 FBP

1999 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,667 mi
Last recorded37,667 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV746 FBP
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 37,667 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 37,660 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 32,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 32,243 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 26,449 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 26,442 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,100 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 23,043 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,589 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005
Fail 22 Oct 2005 15,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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V746 FBP is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V746 FBP, 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 V746 FBP registered?

V746 FBP is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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