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Y317 BLJ

2001 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,860 mi
Last recorded15,860 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY317 BLJ
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 15,860 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 13,834 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 11,652 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 11,642 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,469 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Small staple in rear tyre.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 7,422 miles

Small nail in front tyre.

Fail 21 Jul 2006 6,297 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Tiny cut & nail in front tyre.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 6,297 miles

Tiny cut & nail in front tyre.

Fail 1 Jul 2005 4,912 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 4,912 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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Y317 BLJ is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Black 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 Y317 BLJ, 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 Y317 BLJ registered?

Y317 BLJ is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y317 BLJ safe to buy?

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