SYM AZ
Real ownership data from 486 UK AZ motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common AZ problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 9.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 7.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 5.5% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 5% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5% |
| Other | dangerous | 1.8% |
| Electrical | major | 1.7% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
AZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 17 | 11,624 mi | 816 | 90.91% |
| 2016 | 129 | 14,725 mi | 2,307 | 73.13% |
| 2015 | 97 | 13,196 mi | 2,209 | 74.06% |
| 2014 | 185 | 15,145 mi | 2,390 | 77.08% |
| 2013 | 46 | 14,056 mi | 2,550 | 78.89% |
| 2012 | 5 | 14,617 mi | 4,830 | 66.67% |
AZ questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the SYM AZ?
Across 486 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (9.6% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (7.8% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (5.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a SYM AZ?
The median SYM AZ in the UK has covered 14,236 miles, and typically rides about 2,413 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,796 and 20,986 miles.
Is the SYM AZ reliable?
75.95% of SYM AZ MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.42 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 486 SYM AZ motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.