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Y631 ARL

2001 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,672 mi
Last recorded12,672 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY631 ARL
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 12,672 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 8,842 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 5,757 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 5,752 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2011 4,760 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 4,760 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

bolt missing from lower exhaust mount.

Pass 8 Mar 2008 3,640 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 20,441 miles

Offside Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 20,441 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2005 19,692 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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Y631 ARL 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 Y631 ARL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y631 ARL registered?

Y631 ARL is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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