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LX51 FRJ

2001 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,674 mi
Last recorded10,674 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 FRJ
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 10,674 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2006 9,983 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 7,882 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 7,882 miles

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

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

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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LX51 FRJ is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX51 FRJ, 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

How do I check the history of LX51 FRJ?

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What year was LX51 FRJ registered?

LX51 FRJ is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is LX51 FRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 FRJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX51 FRJ have outstanding finance?

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