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Y714 AVG

2001 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,092 mi
Last recorded27,092 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY714 AVG
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,092 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,838 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,131 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,125 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,567 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 23,546 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,183 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,591 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 16,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 16,088 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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Y714 AVG 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y714 AVG, 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 Y714 AVG registered?

Y714 AVG is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y714 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y714 AVG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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