MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)
Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)
Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)
brake levers bent!
front forks corroded!
brake levers bent!
front forks corroded!
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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Y172 GFB is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 Y172 GFB, 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 Y172 GFB registered?
Y172 GFB is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 17 March 2001.
Is Y172 GFB safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y172 GFB shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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