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W473 PAF

2000 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,905 mi
Last recorded38,905 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 PAF
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 38,905 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 38,905 miles

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

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,654 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 36,600 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,431 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 32,625 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 29,987 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,987 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 29,694 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 29,233 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 29,233 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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W473 PAF is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W473 PAF, 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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W473 PAF is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 31 August 2000.

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