SYM JD
Real ownership data from 192 UK JD motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common JD problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 10.4% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 8% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 4% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 2.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.6% |
| Electrical | major | 2.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 1.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
JD 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 | 7 | 5,912 mi | 243 | 55.56% |
| 2018 | 40 | 5,768 mi | 966 | 72.97% |
| 2017 | 36 | 7,702 mi | 1,310 | 73.73% |
| 2016 | 52 | 6,676 mi | 1,084 | 72.25% |
| 2015 | 19 | 7,906 mi | 1,296 | 69.23% |
| 2014 | 27 | 7,175 mi | 705 | 68.92% |
| 2013 | 6 | 6,652 mi | 1,442 | 90% |
JD questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the SYM JD?
Across 192 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (10.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (8% of all recorded faults), suspension (4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a SYM JD?
The median SYM JD in the UK has covered 6,780 miles, and typically rides about 1,068 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,732 and 9,986 miles.
Is the SYM JD reliable?
72.17% of SYM JD MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.34 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 192 SYM JD motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.