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YC51 HBN

2001 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,720 mi
Last recorded10,720 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 HBN
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 10,720 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 10,716 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Side panels loose

Pass 30 Jan 2015 9,684 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 9,684 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 9,067 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

mirrors loose

Fail 18 Apr 2013 9,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

mirrors loose

Pass 15 Feb 2006 6,094 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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YC51 HBN is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YC51 HBN, 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

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What year was YC51 HBN registered?

YC51 HBN is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is YC51 HBN safe to buy?

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