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AY51 EBK

2001 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,675 mi
Last recorded35,675 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 EBK
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2012 35,675 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

rear brake cable stiff to operate

unable to check front wheel rotation due to sticking brake

Fail 14 Mar 2012 35,657 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Centre Upper Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,997 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 21,384 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 20,656 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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AY51 EBK is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY51 EBK, 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 AY51 EBK registered?

AY51 EBK is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is AY51 EBK safe to buy?

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