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WA51 YCW

2001 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,678 mi
Last recorded7,678 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 YCW
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 7,678 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 7,678 miles

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 6,860 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 6,839 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 6,691 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 6,442 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 6,071 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 5,764 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 5,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Feb 2007 5,369 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Feb 2006 4,456 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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WA51 YCW is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 12,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA51 YCW, 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 25 years old, this Sym City Hopper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of WA51 YCW?

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What year was WA51 YCW registered?

WA51 YCW is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is WA51 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 YCW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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