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V950 FSC

1999 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,071 mi
Last recorded4,071 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV950 FSC
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 4,071 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Front fork assembly (2.3.1)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect

Rear tyre has cuts on the sidewalls, but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Fail 13 Jun 2016 4,071 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Front fork assembly (2.3.1)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Fail 18 Nov 2011 4,071 miles

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 2,204 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 2,044 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 1,428 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 1,407 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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V950 FSC 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 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 V950 FSC, 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 V950 FSC registered?

V950 FSC is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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