MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
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)
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))
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)
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was Y138 ROT registered?
Y138 ROT is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 6 April 2001.
Is Y138 ROT safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y138 ROT shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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