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X873 FCR

2000 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,810 mi
Last recorded49,810 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX873 FCR
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,810 miles

advise + the airbox is poorly mounted

advise + the mainstand is worn out/ unstable

Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Oct 2009 47,647 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2008 42,776 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 42,776 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Aug 2008 42,767 miles

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.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,374 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 37,374 miles

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.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,508 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 31,508 miles

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

front brake binding slightly.

Pass 1 Sep 2005 25,387 miles

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.

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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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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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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