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HF51 GVM

2002 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,298 mi
Last recorded20,298 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Sym City Hopper11,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 GVM
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 20,298 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,245 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 19,245 miles

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

Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 16,849 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2012 11,838 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 11,838 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 11,009 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 9,950 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 7,345 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 7,079 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 5,883 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 4,581 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 2,943 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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HF51 GVM is a 2002 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HF51 GVM, 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 HF51 GVM registered?

HF51 GVM is a 2002 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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