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X517 DOD

2001 Sym City Hopper

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,108 mi
Last recorded16,108 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Sym City Hopper12,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX517 DOD
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 16,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 16,059 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 14,552 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 13,547 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 13,451 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 13,135 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 12,371 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 12,371 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 11,568 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 10,927 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 10,178 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 9,183 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 8,230 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 8,230 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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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X517 DOD is a 2001 Sym City Hopper in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X517 DOD, 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 X517 DOD registered?

X517 DOD is a 2001 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X517 DOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X517 DOD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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