SYM VS 125
Real ownership data from 284 UK VS 125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common VS 125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | dangerous | 11.6% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 8.9% |
| Brakes | major | 7.6% |
| Other | dangerous | 3.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1.9% |
| Suspension | major | 1.4% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 1.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
VS 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 | 11 | 16,167 mi | 3,411 | 75.51% |
| 2011 | 22 | 13,812 mi | 2,185 | 80.18% |
| 2010 | 42 | 17,700 mi | 2,606 | 77.91% |
| 2009 | 54 | 13,463 mi | 2,065 | 71.88% |
| 2008 | 79 | 13,036 mi | 1,941 | 81.01% |
| 2007 | 49 | 15,238 mi | 2,599 | 76.14% |
| 2006 | 24 | 23,858 mi | 2,289 | 78.57% |
VS 125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the SYM VS 125?
Across 284 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (11.6% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (8.9% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a SYM VS 125?
The median SYM VS 125 in the UK has covered 14,554 miles, and typically rides about 2,290 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,636 and 23,608 miles.
Is the SYM VS 125 reliable?
77.41% of SYM VS 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 284 SYM VS 125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.