MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : Sym : Mask
Sym Mask
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 2000 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2001 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2002 | 3 | 66.67% | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. |
| 2004 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2005 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2018 | 21 | 71.43% | Binding brake. |
| 2019 | 108 | 80.56% | Tyre tread depth too low. |
| 2020 | 168 | 70.83% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2021 | 20 | 80% | Brake calliper or cylinder has no reserve travel. |
Tests: 325
Average Sym Mask pass rate: 75.08%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 16% |
| 2 | Tyre tread depth too low. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 15% |
| 3 | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. | 4.8.2(a)(ii) | Major | 12% |
| 4 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. | 1.1.13(a) | Dangerous | 12% |
| 5 | Brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.2.2(a)(i) | Major | 11% |
| 6 | Insufficient brake control reserve travel. | 1.1.2(a) | Major | 10% |
| 7 | Binding brake. | 1.2.1(f) | Major | 9% |
| 8 | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. | 4.3.2(a)(iii) | Dangerous | 9% |
| 9 | Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play. | 2.2.2(f)(i) | Major | 7% |
| 10 | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. | 6.1.2(a) | Major | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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