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Y257 UMR

2001 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,326 mi
Last recorded23,326 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 UMR
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2013 23,326 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 23,326 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 18,799 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 16,406 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,495 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2009 15,495 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2008 13,227 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 May 2007 11,497 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 10,013 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 10,013 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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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Y257 UMR is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y257 UMR, 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 Y257 UMR registered?

Y257 UMR is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y257 UMR safe to buy?

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