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W387 SPW

2000 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,313 mi
Last recorded6,313 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW387 SPW
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 6,313 miles

front tyre has a uneven wear

Fail 30 Mar 2010 6,128 miles

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front tyre has a uneven wear

Pass 16 May 2008 4,704 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 24,151 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 21,413 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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W387 SPW is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 11,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W387 SPW, 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 26 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 W387 SPW registered?

W387 SPW is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W387 SPW safe to buy?

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