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Y494 ODX

2001 Sym City Hopper

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,517 mi
Last recorded10,517 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 ODX
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 10,517 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 10,517 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 10,102 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 9,771 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 9,252 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 8,798 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 8,798 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 8,325 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 76,806 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 7,466 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 7,466 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 7,101 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 6,762 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 5,768 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 4,017 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 4,017 miles

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

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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Y494 ODX is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y494 ODX, 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 Y494 ODX registered?

Y494 ODX is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y494 ODX safe to buy?

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