SYM AJ
Real ownership data from 100 UK AJ motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common AJ problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 13.9% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 9.9% |
| Other | dangerous | 5.9% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 5% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 5% |
| Electrical | fail | 3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | dangerous | 3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is corrosion.
AJ mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 26 | 4,202 mi | 1,274 | 76.54% |
| 2015 | 14 | 8,426 mi | 1,266 | 68.25% |
| 2014 | 31 | 7,438 mi | 872 | 76.86% |
| 2013 | 12 | 7,230 mi | 186 | 70% |
| 2012 | 6 | 8,964 mi | 1,805 | 61.9% |
| 2011 | 11 | 5,058 mi | 868 | 80% |
AJ questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the SYM AJ?
Across 100 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (13.9% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (9.9% of all recorded faults), other (5.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a SYM AJ?
The median SYM AJ in the UK has covered 5,878 miles, and typically rides about 992 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,574 and 10,959 miles.
Is the SYM AJ reliable?
73.96% of SYM AJ MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.23 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 100 SYM AJ motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.