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V617 FPF

1999 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,915 mi
Last recorded25,915 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV617 FPF
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2022 25,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 24,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 24,202 miles

Engine mounting bushes perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2019 22,363 miles

Central Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Rubbers perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight oil leak from casing cover

Pass 12 Nov 2015 21,132 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 19,778 miles

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 21 Dec 2013 18,286 miles

slight smoke

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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V617 FPF is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 15,942 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 V617 FPF, 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 27 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 V617 FPF registered?

V617 FPF is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V617 FPF safe to buy?

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