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W438 RYD

2000 Sym City Hopper

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,453 mi
Last recorded24,453 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 RYD
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 24,453 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 24,448 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Transmission oil leak close to rear tyre.

Nearside Side stand spring loose preventing stand from returning to correct position.

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 22,271 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 21,411 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 21,411 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,281 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 19,858 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,810 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 17,810 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 14,467 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 13,940 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 12,397 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 12,395 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 11,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 9,416 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 9,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 8,674 miles

slight bind front brake

Pass 26 Jun 2006 8,674 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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W438 RYD is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 W438 RYD, 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 W438 RYD registered?

W438 RYD is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W438 RYD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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