CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y81 TUK

2001 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,115 mi
Last recorded26,115 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Sym
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 TUK
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 26,115 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 25,677 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 24,914 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 24,134 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 24,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 23,328 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 23,093 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 23,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 22,756 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 2,179 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,858 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 19,754 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 17,795 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 17,795 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 24 Aug 2010 15,659 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 15,603 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
Full Sym City Hopper reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y81 TUK is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y81 TUK, 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

How do I check the history of Y81 TUK?

You can check the full history of Y81 TUK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y81 TUK registered?

Y81 TUK is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y81 TUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y81 TUK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y81 TUK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y81 TUK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.