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X981 MKJ

2000 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,521 mi
Last recorded23,521 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 MKJ
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 23,521 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 23,521 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,497 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,927 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,598 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 17,598 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 15,184 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 13,033 miles

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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X981 MKJ is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X981 MKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X981 MKJ?

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What year was X981 MKJ registered?

X981 MKJ is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X981 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X981 MKJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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