SYM NH-T
Real ownership data from 309 UK NH-T motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common NH-T problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 11.1% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 7.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.7% |
| Suspension | major | 3.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is corrosion.
NH-T mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 72 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 176 | 2,635 mi | — | 0% |
| 2023 | 48 | 4,587 mi | 1,308 | 66.67% |
NH-T questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the SYM NH-T?
Across 309 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (11.1% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (7.4% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (3.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a SYM NH-T?
The median SYM NH-T in the UK has covered 3,953 miles, and typically rides about 1,308 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,114 and 7,463 miles.
Is the SYM NH-T reliable?
60% of SYM NH-T MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.93 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 309 SYM NH-T motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.