SYM MAXSYM
Real ownership data from 79 UK MAXSYM motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common MAXSYM problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 7.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 6.1% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 4.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 3.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.9% |
| Suspension | major | 1.6% |
| Electrical | major | 0.6% |
| Other | dangerous | 0.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
MAXSYM 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 | 6 | 33,160 mi | 2,996 | 95.24% |
| 2016 | 26 | 12,794 mi | 1,030 | 88.54% |
| 2015 | 15 | 12,706 mi | 1,104 | 93.41% |
| 2014 | 24 | 15,311 mi | 1,164 | 86.67% |
MAXSYM questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the SYM MAXSYM?
Across 79 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (7.7% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (6.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a SYM MAXSYM?
The median SYM MAXSYM in the UK has covered 13,904 miles, and typically rides about 1,170 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,252 and 21,291 miles.
Is the SYM MAXSYM reliable?
89.22% of SYM MAXSYM MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.61 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 79 SYM MAXSYM motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.