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Y768 APW

2001 Sym City Hopper

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,299 mi
Last recorded23,299 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 APW
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 23,299 miles

front brake lever has ball end missing but still operates ok

Fail 23 Apr 2009 23,295 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Apr 2009 23,291 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 16,571 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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Y768 APW is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y768 APW, 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 Y768 APW registered?

Y768 APW is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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