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GK51 LYY

2001 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,365 mi
Last recorded23,365 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 LYY
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2012 23,365 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,365 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 17,193 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre worn uneven on the offside edge?

Pass 4 Nov 2008 14,868 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 1,644 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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GK51 LYY is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK51 LYY, 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 GK51 LYY registered?

GK51 LYY is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is GK51 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK51 LYY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK51 LYY have outstanding finance?

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