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WA51 BHU

2001 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,306 mi
Last recorded46,306 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 BHU
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,306 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre in bad condition due to age.

final drive bearing rough when rotated .

Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,185 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 41,184 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 39,529 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 39,525 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,756 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,588 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 31,327 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,798 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 26,254 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 26,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 23,701 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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WA51 BHU is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 12,394 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 WA51 BHU, 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 25 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 WA51 BHU registered?

WA51 BHU is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is WA51 BHU safe to buy?

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