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AO51 FLC

2001 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,759 mi
Last recorded20,759 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FLC
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 20,759 miles

Front Brake slightly sticking

Front Mirrors missing

Lower Fairings damaged

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 20,746 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Brake slightly sticking

Front Mirrors missing

Lower Fairings damaged

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 19,352 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 9,471 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 9,322 miles

Front mudgaurd is broken.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 9,295 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 9,295 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 7,767 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 7,767 miles

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

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

nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2007 4,620 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 1,492 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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AO51 FLC is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO51 FLC, 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 AO51 FLC registered?

AO51 FLC is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is AO51 FLC safe to buy?

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