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V764 FBP

1999 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,618 mi
Last recorded38,618 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV764 FBP
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 38,618 miles

brake levers bent /// slight front brake bind

Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,633 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 28,632 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 26,776 miles

new brake pads fitted / slight bind

Fail 15 Oct 2014 26,776 miles

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

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

rear brake needs adjusting

slight front brake bind

Pass 6 Oct 2012 22,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,267 miles

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

front wheel binds slightly when rotated backwards.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 18,570 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 18,570 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 17,151 miles

Offside Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 17,151 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 17,151 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 17,151 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 17,151 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 16,487 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 16,487 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V764 FBP is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V764 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 V764 FBP registered?

V764 FBP is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 9 October 1999.

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