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Y129 XEC

2001 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,522 mi
Last recorded14,522 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 XEC
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 14,522 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 13,911 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 11,180 miles

front pads appear low

Pass 1 Dec 2007 6,307 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 2,723 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 2,723 miles

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

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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Y129 XEC 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y129 XEC, 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 Y129 XEC registered?

Y129 XEC is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y129 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y129 XEC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y129 XEC have outstanding finance?

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