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Y138 ROT

2001 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

23,259 mi
Last recorded23,259 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 ROT
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2016 23,259 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. front wheel buckled & flat spot (4.2.2)

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,432 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 32,704 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 32,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 29,634 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 28,928 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 25,599 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 24,183 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,593 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 21,593 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

bolt missing from clutch cover

Fail 26 Apr 2006 19,218 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,218 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 19,218 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

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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Y138 ROT is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y138 ROT, 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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Y138 ROT is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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