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X917 FCR

2001 Sym City Hopper

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,510 mi
Last recorded32,510 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX917 FCR
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 32,510 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 31,046 miles

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))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 31,046 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 27,385 miles

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 27,385 miles

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 26,077 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 26,070 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Rear brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 24,903 miles

Rear FRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST IN VARIOUS PLACES

Fail 6 Apr 2019 24,903 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 24,291 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 24,291 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,417 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 21,513 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 21,513 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 18,709 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 18,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,527 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 11,087 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 11,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 8,683 miles

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.

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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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.

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