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Y776 XBU

2001 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,396 mi
Last recorded8,396 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY776 XBU
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 8,396 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 8,352 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 5,692 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 5,680 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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Y776 XBU is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 Y776 XBU, 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 Y776 XBU registered?

Y776 XBU is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 9 August 2001.

Is Y776 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y776 XBU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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