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Y223 LMO

2001 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,126 mi
Last recorded21,126 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 LMO
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2014 21,126 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 21,126 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,494 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 19,494 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,391 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,391 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,549 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 17,501 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Aug 2005 15,044 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 15,044 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2005 15,031 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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 LMO is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y223 LMO, 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 Y223 LMO registered?

Y223 LMO is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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