SYM LA
Real ownership data from 62 UK LA motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common LA problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 8.9% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 7.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 3.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.2% |
| Other | major | 1.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.3% |
| Electrical | fail | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
LA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 19 | 10,779 mi | 2,136 | 78.67% |
| 2015 | 15 | 12,900 mi | 2,387 | 87.88% |
| 2014 | 23 | 15,732 mi | 1,752 | 86.61% |
LA questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the SYM LA?
Across 62 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (8.9% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.2% of all recorded faults), tyres (5.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a SYM LA?
The median SYM LA in the UK has covered 13,755 miles, and typically rides about 1,992 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,939 and 18,607 miles.
Is the SYM LA reliable?
85.13% of SYM LA MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.74 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 62 SYM LA motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.