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X687 UFS

2000 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,597 mi
Last recorded19,597 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX687 UFS
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,597 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 19,407 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 19,392 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,715 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 16,715 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2007 12,958 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 12,948 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 10,477 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 10,440 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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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X687 UFS is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X687 UFS, 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 X687 UFS registered?

X687 UFS is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 18 October 2000.

Is X687 UFS safe to buy?

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