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Y144 ROT

2001 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,179 mi
Last recorded21,179 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 ROT
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 21,179 miles

slight oil leak under bike

vin number is starting to get hard to see

Fail 26 Oct 2020 23,179 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible the glass eye is frosted over can not see level (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak under bike

vin number is starting to get hard to see

oil cap missing

oil light on

Pass 1 May 2019 20,614 miles

front mudgaurd missing

oil leak under engine

Fail 27 Apr 2019 20,614 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

front mudgaurd missing

oil leak under engine

Pass 2 May 2018 19,165 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 16,644 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 16,627 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 16,627 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

battery flat

unable to keep bike running long enough due to excessive smoke to check lights and exhaust.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,428 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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Y144 ROT is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y144 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 Y144 ROT registered?

Y144 ROT is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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