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W281 FOW

2000 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,737 mi
Last recorded11,737 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Sym City Hopper11,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 FOW
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 11,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

centre stand damaged and hanging very low

oil light on.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 11,737 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

centre stand damaged and hanging very low

oil light on.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,463 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 8,122 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2007 7,018 miles

advise rack set insecure top box over loaded

Pass 8 Apr 2006 5,494 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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W281 FOW is a 2000 Sym City Hopper in Blue 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 W281 FOW, 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 W281 FOW registered?

W281 FOW is a 2000 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W281 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W281 FOW 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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