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Y809 GMB

2001 Sym City Hopper

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,840 mi
Last recorded21,840 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 GMB
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 21,840 miles

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

top headlamp panel loose but still secure

Pass 19 Jul 2012 20,937 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 20,937 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 18,789 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 5,363 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,345 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 16,312 miles

rear tyre has hair line cracks in tread.

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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Y809 GMB is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y809 GMB, 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 Y809 GMB registered?

Y809 GMB is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y809 GMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y809 GMB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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