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Y968 RVV

2001 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

10,993 mi
Last recorded10,993 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 RVV
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2018 10,993 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fork yoke excessively corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake cable corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 10,993 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 10,993 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 10,993 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 10,221 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 9,424 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 8,844 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 8,663 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 8,262 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 7,685 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 7,036 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 6,478 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 6,478 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 5,779 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 5,779 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 5,162 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 5,162 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 4,154 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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Y968 RVV is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y968 RVV, 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 Y968 RVV registered?

Y968 RVV is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 24 August 2001.

Is Y968 RVV safe to buy?

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