MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advise + the airbox is poorly mounted
advise + the mainstand is worn out/ unstable
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front tyre wearing unevenly
nearside rear indicator held on with cable ties & tape
unable to test front wheel bearings due to binding brake
bent main stand giving reduced ground clearance, which could throw rider when cornering.
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
battery flat.
headlight panel broken.
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
front brake binding slightly.
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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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X873 FCR is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 X873 FCR, 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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How do I check the history of X873 FCR?
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What year was X873 FCR registered?
X873 FCR is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 11 September 2000.
Is X873 FCR safe to buy?
The MOT history for X873 FCR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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