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V759 FBP

1999 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,094 mi
Last recorded54,094 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Sym City Hopper15,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV759 FBP
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 54,094 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear engine bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 54,075 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 53,934 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 53,707 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 53,530 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 53,526 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 53,479 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 53,186 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 52,450 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 51,769 miles

engine mount bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,044 miles

engine bushes deteriorated.

front brake binding slightly.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 50,037 miles

engine mount bushes slightly deteriorated.

front brake binding slightly.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 50,037 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

engine mount bushes slightly deteriorated.

front brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,448 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Sep 2014 49,448 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,234 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 47,795 miles

engine mount bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,700 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 47,700 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 47,022 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,207 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,046 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 43,046 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 39,284 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

front and rear tyre tread starting to get low.

Pass 23 Sep 2006 36,624 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 33,871 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 33,871 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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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V759 FBP is a 1999 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V759 FBP, 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 V759 FBP registered?

V759 FBP is a 1999 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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