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2000 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

20,978 mi
Last recorded20,978 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX133 URL
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 20,978 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 20,939 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 20,880 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 20,788 miles

engine unit to frame mounts worn

Fail 28 Oct 2022 20,788 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine unit to frame mounts worn

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 20,694 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 20,167 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 20,160 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 19,996 miles

Centre stand bend and close to ground

Pass 10 Apr 2017 18,753 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 18,753 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 6 May 2016 17,234 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 16,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 16,300 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,594 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 15,594 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,467 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 13,603 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 13,603 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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X133 URL is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X133 URL, 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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X133 URL is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 2 October 2000.

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