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Y414 ROT

2001 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

27,146 mi
Last recorded27,146 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY414 ROT
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,146 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 20,755 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 25,813 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 25,813 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 25,783 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,660 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 22,660 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,552 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 19,552 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 16,302 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 16,302 miles

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

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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Y414 ROT is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y414 ROT, 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 Y414 ROT registered?

Y414 ROT is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y414 ROT safe to buy?

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