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YX02 KJE

2002 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,564 mi
Last recorded33,564 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Sym City Hopper11,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 KJE
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2020 33,564 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 33,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 32,619 miles

Central Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 32,041 miles

Central Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded forks (6.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2016 31,429 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 31,429 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 30,464 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 29,336 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,336 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 26,607 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 26,607 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 23,948 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 21,350 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,907 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 16,576 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 16,576 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,046 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 11,921 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,455 miles

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

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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YX02 KJE is a 2002 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 11,686 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 YX02 KJE, 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 24 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 YX02 KJE registered?

YX02 KJE is a 2002 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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