MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : Sym : Symply
Sym Symply
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 2007 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2008 | 36 | 72.22% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 2009 | 37 | 72.97% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 2010 | 26 | 76.92% | Wheel bearing excessively rough. |
| 2011 | 29 | 79.31% | Brake hose excessively damaged, twisted or stretched. |
| 2012 | 17 | 82.35% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2013 | 13 | 84.62% | Rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative. |
| 2014 | 21 | 80.95% | Rider's seat missing or insecure. |
| 2015 | 18 | 94.44% | Horn not working. |
| 2016 | 45 | 71.11% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. |
| 2017 | 14 | 78.57% | Rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative. |
| 2018 | 29 | 72.41% | Tyre tread depth too low. |
| 2019 | 6 | 50% | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% | Tyre tread depth too low. |
Tests: 295
Average Sym Symply pass rate: 75.93%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. | 1.1.13(a) | Dangerous | 15% |
| 2 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 13% |
| 3 | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. | 4.3.2(a)(iii) | Dangerous | 13% |
| 4 | Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play. | 2.2.2(f)(i) | Major | 11% |
| 5 | Tyre tread depth too low. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 10% |
| 6 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a) | Major | 7% |
| 7 | Rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative. | 4.7.1(b)(ii) | Major | 7% |
| 8 | Insufficient brake control reserve travel. | 1.1.2(a) | Major | 7% |
| 9 | Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps. | 4.7.2(a) | Major | 6% |
| 10 | Wheel bearing excessively rough. | 5.1.3(b)(i) | Major | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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