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Y972 HUA

2001 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,638 mi
Last recorded16,638 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 HUA
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 16,638 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 16,294 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 16,294 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre slightly cracking around tyre wall

Pass 1 Jul 2010 15,765 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 15,707 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 15,705 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 15,705 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 7,736 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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Y972 HUA is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y972 HUA, 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 Y972 HUA registered?

Y972 HUA is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y972 HUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y972 HUA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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