MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
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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Y189 BLJ is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Black 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 Y189 BLJ, 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 Y189 BLJ registered?
Y189 BLJ is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 14 July 2001.
Is Y189 BLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y189 BLJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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