MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : Sym : XS
Sym XS
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 2009 | 3 | 66.67% | Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play. |
| 2011 | 6 | 50% | Transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail. |
| 2012 | 6 | 83.33% | Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play. |
| 2013 | 8 | 75% | Horn not working. |
| 2014 | 16 | 81.25% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2015 | 14 | 64.29% | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. |
| 2016 | 9 | 88.89% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2017 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 64
Average Sym XS pass rate: 75%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 25% |
| 2 | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. | 5.3.2(b) | Major | 13% |
| 3 | Horn not working. | 7.7(a) | Major | 13% |
| 4 | Transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn. | 6.1.7(c)(i) | Major | 13% |
| 5 | Footrest missing or insecure. | 6.2.12(a) | Major | 13% |
| 6 | Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play. | 2.2.2(f)(i) | Major | 13% |
| 7 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 13% |
| 8 | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. | 4.3.2(a)(iii) | Dangerous | 13% |
| 9 | Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired. | 5.1.3(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 6% |
| 10 | Master cylinder leaking. | 1.1.10(b)(ii) | Dangerous | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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