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W478 YRH

2000 Sym City Hopper

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,002 mi
Last recorded19,002 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 YRH
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 19,002 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 19,001 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 12,909 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 8,944 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 8,944 miles

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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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W478 YRH is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W478 YRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W478 YRH registered?

W478 YRH is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 18 August 2000.

Is W478 YRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W478 YRH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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