MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Nearside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
How Reliable is the Sym City Hopper?
Based on 5,520 MOT tests across 1,119 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W973 OTS is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W973 OTS, 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 W973 OTS registered?
W973 OTS is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 16 May 2000.
Is W973 OTS safe to buy?
The MOT history for W973 OTS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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