SYM SUPER DUKE
Real ownership data from 74 UK SUPER DUKE motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SUPER DUKE problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 20.5% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 15.6% |
| Tyres | fail | 12.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 5.7% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 4.1% |
| Other | fail | 1.6% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 1.6% |
| Suspension | fail | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
SUPER DUKE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17 | 7,949 mi | 633 | 67.74% |
| 1999 | 44 | 9,102 mi | 1,114 | 71.19% |
| 1998 | 7 | — | — | — |
SUPER DUKE questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the SYM SUPER DUKE?
Across 74 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (20.5% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (15.6% of all recorded faults), tyres (12.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a SYM SUPER DUKE?
The median SYM SUPER DUKE in the UK has covered 9,106 miles, and typically rides about 866 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,805 and 18,465 miles.
Is the SYM SUPER DUKE reliable?
72.5% of SYM SUPER DUKE MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.82 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 74 SYM SUPER DUKE motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.