SYM SYMPLY
Real ownership data from 562 UK SYMPLY motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SYMPLY problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 22.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 12.1% |
| Other | dangerous | 8.8% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 7.6% |
| Tyres | major | 6.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 5.6% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 4.8% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 3.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is controls and cables.
SYMPLY 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 10,275 mi | 1,570 | 80% |
| 2018 | 23 | 7,405 mi | 1,153 | 78.13% |
| 2017 | 14 | 11,424 mi | 899 | 74.07% |
| 2016 | 107 | 9,168 mi | 1,418 | 74.61% |
| 2015 | 57 | 11,030 mi | 1,472 | 69.61% |
| 2014 | 77 | 13,711 mi | 1,895 | 70.48% |
| 2013 | 20 | 11,865 mi | 2,929 | 71.26% |
| 2012 | 28 | 9,164 mi | 318 | 82.11% |
| 2011 | 59 | 11,435 mi | 2,960 | 74.18% |
| 2010 | 40 | 8,809 mi | 1,897 | 72.12% |
| 2009 | 52 | 11,411 mi | 1,710 | 78.1% |
| 2008 | 73 | 11,012 mi | 2,234 | 74.17% |
| 2007 | 5 | 20,307 mi | 4,730 | 73.68% |
SYMPLY questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the SYM SYMPLY?
Across 562 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (22.6% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (12.1% of all recorded faults), other (8.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a SYM SYMPLY?
The median SYM SYMPLY in the UK has covered 10,599 miles, and typically rides about 1,758 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,364 and 17,216 miles.
Is the SYM SYMPLY reliable?
73.99% of SYM SYMPLY MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.26 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 562 SYM SYMPLY motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.