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W249 RYB

2000 Sym City Hopper

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,207 mi
Last recorded13,207 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 RYB
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 13,207 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 13,207 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 8,692 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 8,123 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 7,579 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 6,559 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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W249 RYB is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W249 RYB, 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.

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How do I check the history of W249 RYB?

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What year was W249 RYB registered?

W249 RYB is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W249 RYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W249 RYB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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