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YN53 USM

2003 Sym City Hopper

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,850 mi
Last recorded28,850 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Sym City Hopper8,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 USM
MakeSym
ModelCity Hopper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,850 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 28,850 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,574 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 19,325 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 19,325 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,240 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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YN53 USM is a 2003 Sym City Hopper in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Sym City Hopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 8,820 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 YN53 USM, 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 23 years old, this Sym City Hopper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN53 USM registered?

YN53 USM is a 2003 Sym City Hopper, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is YN53 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN53 USM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YN53 USM have outstanding finance?

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