MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear tyre has some cracking in tread caused by previously being used with low tyre pressure. I have carefully inspected these cracks and consider the condition to be acceptable
Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear tyre has some cracking in tread caused by previously being used with low tyre pressure. I have carefully inspected these cracks and consider the condition to be acceptable
Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
engine bearings noisy
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
engine bearings noisy
tyre pressure low (both)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
engine bearings noisy
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear brake efficiency is below normal.
front end bodywork damaged
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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Y308 AVF 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 Y308 AVF, 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 Y308 AVF registered?
Y308 AVF is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 2 July 2001.
Is Y308 AVF safe to buy?
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