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W947 WBK

2000 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,457 mi
Last recorded15,457 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW947 WBK
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 15,457 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 15,457 miles

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating sight glass deteriorated. (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 13,758 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven (4.1.3(i))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 13,597 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 13,597 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

battery flat

Pass 1 Dec 2015 13,250 miles

front brake binding slightly.

front tyre tread low.

Fail 1 Dec 2015 13,250 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

front brake binding slightly.

front tyre tread low.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 13,177 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 12,935 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 12,935 miles

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

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

battery flat.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 12,907 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front tyre slightly worn.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 12,907 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

front tyre slightly worn.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 12,758 miles

front tyre tread getting low.

Fail 26 Oct 2006 12,590 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 12,590 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 11,193 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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W947 WBK is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W947 WBK, 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 W947 WBK registered?

W947 WBK is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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