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Y223 GFJ

2001 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,773 mi
Last recorded2,773 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 GFJ
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 2,773 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 2,773 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2008 2,744 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 2,697 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 2,648 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 2,595 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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Y223 GFJ is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y223 GFJ, 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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How do I check the history of Y223 GFJ?

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What year was Y223 GFJ registered?

Y223 GFJ is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y223 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y223 GFJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y223 GFJ have outstanding finance?

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