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GX51 XWH

2001 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,143 mi
Last recorded13,143 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 XWH
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 13,143 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 12,907 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 12,907 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 10,981 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,577 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 9,571 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 9,517 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

front brake pads are poor condition and may need replacing when binding brake is repaird

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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GX51 XWH is a 2001 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 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 GX51 XWH, 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 GX51 XWH registered?

GX51 XWH is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 17 November 2001.

Is GX51 XWH safe to buy?

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