SYM AV
Real ownership data from 795 UK AV motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common AV problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Steering and head bearings | major | 22.2% |
| Brakes | fail | 14.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 6.6% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 6.6% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 6.6% |
| Tyres | fail | 3% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 3% |
| Fork seals | major | 1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
AV 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11 | 5,507 mi | 2,377 | 88.89% |
| 2019 | 36 | 7,589 mi | 982 | 83.48% |
| 2018 | 138 | 7,650 mi | 1,357 | 83.92% |
| 2017 | 160 | 8,222 mi | 1,078 | 84.05% |
| 2016 | 157 | 7,833 mi | 1,275 | 75.68% |
| 2015 | 159 | 8,690 mi | 1,302 | 75.22% |
| 2014 | 93 | 7,975 mi | 1,274 | 78.75% |
| 2013 | 19 | 9,809 mi | 1,667 | 74.07% |
| 2012 | 8 | 5,449 mi | 1,482 | 76.19% |
| 2011 | 9 | 6,633 mi | 1,964 | 61.11% |
AV questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the SYM AV?
Across 795 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are steering and head bearings (22.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (14.7% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (6.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a SYM AV?
The median SYM AV in the UK has covered 7,986 miles, and typically rides about 1,265 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,759 and 11,670 miles.
Is the SYM AV reliable?
79.3% of SYM AV MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.06 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 795 SYM AV motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.