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Y208 ROT

2001 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,137 mi
Last recorded74,137 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 ROT
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 74,137 miles

Front Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 73,544 miles

Front Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 72,289 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 72,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding brake sticks on (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 71,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2023 71,102 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 69,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 68,927 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front brake reservoir sight glass deteriorated.

Pass 26 May 2020 67,030 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 65,515 miles

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 63,456 miles

front brake fluid reservoir sight glass deteriorated.

Pass 30 May 2017 61,287 miles

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

movement in front brake reaction bracket bushes.

movement in front fork link bushes.

Pass 27 May 2016 60,154 miles

engine mount bushes slightly deteriorated.

front tyre tread getting low.

Fail 27 May 2016 60,154 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

engine mount bushes slightly deteriorated.

front tyre tread getting low.

Pass 29 May 2015 57,346 miles

front brake caliper grabbing slightly.

main stand broken.

rear tyre tread wearing uneven.

slight movement in front brake reaction bracket bush.

Pass 28 May 2014 54,931 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 54,931 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,722 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 50,063 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 44,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

battery flat

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,742 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 41,742 miles

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

front tyre worn uneven.

rear tyre worn uneven.

Pass 18 May 2009 37,465 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 32,497 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 32,497 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 26,830 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 24,140 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 24,140 miles

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

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

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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Y208 ROT is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y208 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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Y208 ROT is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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