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BU02 AZG

2002 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,998 mi
Last recorded5,998 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Sym City Hopper11,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 AZG
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 5,998 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 12,369 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 12,350 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 12,341 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2011 10,776 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 10,774 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2010 8,140 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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BU02 AZG is a 2002 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BU02 AZG, 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 BU02 AZG registered?

BU02 AZG is a 2002 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BU02 AZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 AZG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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