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W598 LPY

2000 Sym City Hopper

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,438 mi
Last recorded8,438 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 LPY
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 8,438 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 8,438 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 5,041 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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W598 LPY is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W598 LPY, 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

How do I check the history of W598 LPY?

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What year was W598 LPY registered?

W598 LPY is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W598 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W598 LPY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W598 LPY have outstanding finance?

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