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X974 BDV

2001 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,579 mi
Last recorded20,579 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 BDV
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,579 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 20,578 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 17,696 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 17,696 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 12,744 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 12,624 miles

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

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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X974 BDV is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X974 BDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X974 BDV registered?

X974 BDV is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X974 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X974 BDV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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