SYM SYMPLY 125
Real ownership data from 644 UK SYMPLY 125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SYMPLY 125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 10.4% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 7.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.4% |
| Other | fail | 3.2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 2.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.8% |
| Suspension | major | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
SYMPLY 125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 12,714 mi | 472 | 74% |
| 2011 | 117 | 16,298 mi | 2,285 | 73.82% |
| 2010 | 112 | 14,102 mi | 2,160 | 77.18% |
| 2009 | 157 | 13,033 mi | 2,096 | 76.83% |
| 2008 | 223 | 14,153 mi | 2,299 | 76.15% |
| 2007 | 16 | 22,126 mi | 3,935 | 81.58% |
SYMPLY 125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the SYM SYMPLY 125?
Across 644 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (10.4% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (7.1% of all recorded faults), tyres (6.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a SYM SYMPLY 125?
The median SYM SYMPLY 125 in the UK has covered 14,362 miles, and typically rides about 2,267 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,183 and 21,602 miles.
Is the SYM SYMPLY 125 reliable?
76.37% of SYM SYMPLY 125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.09 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 644 SYM SYMPLY 125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.