SYM Fiddle
Real ownership data from 2,535 UK Fiddle motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Fiddle problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 13.2% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 10.6% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5% |
| Suspension | major | 2.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1.9% |
| Other | fail | 1.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
Fiddle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 40 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 57 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 70 | 3,204 mi | 2,076 | 80.95% |
| 2022 | 163 | 3,707 mi | 966 | 85.03% |
| 2021 | 165 | 4,686 mi | 1,122 | 82.54% |
| 2020 | 94 | 5,638 mi | 1,067 | 82.21% |
| 2019 | 90 | 6,018 mi | 866 | 78.28% |
| 2018 | 151 | 5,554 mi | 810 | 85.44% |
| 2017 | 116 | 9,046 mi | 984 | 79.21% |
| 2016 | 130 | 6,738 mi | 1,141 | 73.26% |
| 2015 | 161 | 8,721 mi | 1,670 | 78.5% |
| 2014 | 74 | 11,083 mi | 1,951 | 78.57% |
| 2013 | 76 | 10,220 mi | 1,520 | 76.09% |
| 2012 | 143 | 8,457 mi | 1,347 | 79.55% |
| 2011 | 216 | 8,961 mi | 947 | 78.89% |
| 2010 | 145 | 9,518 mi | 966 | 82.39% |
| 2009 | 124 | 10,201 mi | 1,405 | 74.34% |
| 2008 | 56 | 10,376 mi | 1,305 | 74.67% |
| 2007 | 7 | 9,436 mi | 786 | 75% |
Fiddle questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the SYM Fiddle?
Across 2,535 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (10.6% of all recorded faults), tyres (5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a SYM Fiddle?
The median SYM Fiddle in the UK has covered 7,634 miles, and typically rides about 1,105 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,786 and 12,886 miles.
Is the SYM Fiddle reliable?
77.7% of SYM Fiddle MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.93 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 2,535 SYM Fiddle motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.