MOT Status
ValidMileage
32,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))
Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))
Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))
Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Rear brake lever (1.1.2 (a))
Rear FRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST IN VARIOUS PLACES
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn FRONT BRAKE DISC BELOW LEGAL LIMIT/WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Riders seat insecure SEAT DOES NOT LOCK MAKING SEAT INSECURE (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear FRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST IN VARIOUS PLACES
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
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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X917 FCR is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 X917 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 25 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 X917 FCR registered?
X917 FCR is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 January 2001.
Is X917 FCR safe to buy?
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