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Y836 GTT

2001 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,204 mi
Last recorded20,204 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY836 GTT
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 20,204 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 16,371 miles

Front slight bind brake

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 16,371 miles

Front slight bind brake

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake component insecure loose on spline fitment (1.1.21 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 16,274 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 15,916 miles

Nearside Rear Indicator damaged but functional

Fail 21 Nov 2016 15,916 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Indicator damaged but functional

Pass 24 Nov 2015 14,850 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 12,631 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 10,166 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 8,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2011 8,535 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 8,535 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 8,535 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 8,535 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 8,535 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 8,535 miles

Front tyre - uneven wear.

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 8,535 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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Y836 GTT is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y836 GTT, 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 Y836 GTT registered?

Y836 GTT is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 5 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y836 GTT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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