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W131 AER

2000 Sym City Hopper

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,444 mi
Last recorded51,444 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 AER
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,444 miles

Battery insecure

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 51,444 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Battery insecure

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2009 46,348 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 46,339 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 45,288 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 45,288 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 41,917 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 35,153 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 27,537 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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W131 AER is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 11,999 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 W131 AER, 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 26 years old, this Sym City Hopper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W131 AER registered?

W131 AER is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W131 AER safe to buy?

The MOT history for W131 AER shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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