SYM MIO 100
Real ownership data from 89 UK MIO 100 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common MIO 100 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 15% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 13.8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 9% |
| Other | dangerous | 3.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.4% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
MIO 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 10 | 14,254 mi | 1,289 | 73.68% |
| 2010 | 15 | 10,101 mi | 2,286 | 65.38% |
| 2009 | 14 | 9,151 mi | 1,067 | 64.71% |
| 2008 | 15 | 7,103 mi | 1,261 | 82.69% |
| 2007 | 12 | 11,337 mi | 3,461 | 81.82% |
| 2005 | 12 | 12,192 mi | 2,004 | 87.5% |
MIO 100 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the SYM MIO 100?
Across 89 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (15% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (13.8% of all recorded faults), tyres (9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a SYM MIO 100?
The median SYM MIO 100 in the UK has covered 10,220 miles, and typically rides about 1,646 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,758 and 14,844 miles.
Is the SYM MIO 100 reliable?
73.48% of SYM MIO 100 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.79 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 89 SYM MIO 100 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.