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GK51 TXS

2002 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

48,831 mi
Last recorded48,831 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Sym City Hopper11,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 TXS
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 48,831 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 48,831 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 48,412 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 47,895 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 47,895 miles

Brake excessively binding rear brake (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear stop light (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 47,895 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 47,895 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 47,202 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear tyres getting low (4.1.3(i))

Fail 15 Jan 2018 47,201 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively worn front brake disc (3.2.A1l)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,344 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 44,344 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,843 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 40,843 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel rear brake lever (3.1.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 36,580 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 36,580 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 32,199 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 32,199 miles

Centre Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 19 Jan 2013 28,378 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 28,378 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 24,433 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 16 Jan 2012 24,433 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 21,182 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 21,182 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,654 miles

speedo not working

Fail 19 Jan 2010 19,654 miles

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

speedo not working

Pass 16 Jan 2009 19,654 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 19,654 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 18 Jan 2008 19,654 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 18,984 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 18,984 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 15,023 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 TXS is a 2002 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 GK51 TXS, 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 GK51 TXS registered?

GK51 TXS is a 2002 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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