SYM SYMPLY 50
Real ownership data from 990 UK SYMPLY 50 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SYMPLY 50 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 16.8% |
| Other | dangerous | 10.3% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 5.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 5.1% |
| Electrical | fail | 3.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
SYMPLY 50 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 12 | 9,176 mi | 1,312 | 85.29% |
| 2011 | 77 | 8,806 mi | 1,114 | 79.28% |
| 2010 | 221 | 9,819 mi | 1,522 | 78.29% |
| 2009 | 252 | 9,692 mi | 1,412 | 77.53% |
| 2008 | 416 | 10,572 mi | 1,572 | 76.5% |
SYMPLY 50 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the SYM SYMPLY 50?
Across 990 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (16.8% of all recorded faults), other (10.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a SYM SYMPLY 50?
The median SYM SYMPLY 50 in the UK has covered 9,947 miles, and typically rides about 1,466 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,301 and 14,950 miles.
Is the SYM SYMPLY 50 reliable?
77.51% of SYM SYMPLY 50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.53 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 990 SYM SYMPLY 50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.