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WA51 HWB

2001 Sym City Hopper

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,564 mi
Last recorded31,564 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 HWB
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2015 31,564 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 31,564 miles

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 22,237 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 22,237 miles

Slight cracking between front tyre tread

Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,201 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 22,201 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,198 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,076 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,064 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 22,064 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 20,273 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,568 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 17,568 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 14,089 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2005 14,089 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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 HWB is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HWB, 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 HWB registered?

WA51 HWB is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is WA51 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 HWB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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