SYM AV05W SYMPLY 50
Real ownership data from 555 UK AV05W SYMPLY 50 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common AV05W SYMPLY 50 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 12.5% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 8.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 3.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 2.7% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 2.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.1% |
| Other | fail | 1.3% |
| Electrical | major | 1.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
AV05W SYMPLY 50 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 28 | 1,200 mi | 1 | 100% |
| 2017 | 29 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 53 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 62 | 10,391 mi | 509 | 75% |
| 2014 | 40 | 5,202 mi | 197 | 80% |
| 2013 | 60 | 11,436 mi | 1,273 | 80% |
| 2012 | 134 | 9,484 mi | 1,565 | 82.13% |
| 2011 | 130 | 9,286 mi | 1,734 | 77.49% |
AV05W SYMPLY 50 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the SYM AV05W SYMPLY 50?
Across 555 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (12.5% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (8.9% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (3.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a SYM AV05W SYMPLY 50?
The median SYM AV05W SYMPLY 50 in the UK has covered 9,372 miles, and typically rides about 1,485 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,808 and 13,635 miles.
Is the SYM AV05W SYMPLY 50 reliable?
79.98% of SYM AV05W SYMPLY 50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.86 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 555 SYM AV05W SYMPLY 50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.