SYM XS
Real ownership data from 282 UK XS motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XS problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 21.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 9.8% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 9.6% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 3.7% |
| Controls and cables | major | 3.6% |
| Electrical | major | 2.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
XS 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 33 | 5,020 mi | 812 | 71.7% |
| 2015 | 51 | 7,280 mi | 1,251 | 66.67% |
| 2014 | 78 | 8,579 mi | 1,053 | 63.88% |
| 2013 | 45 | 5,822 mi | 1,640 | 68.33% |
| 2012 | 24 | 6,730 mi | 880 | 68.25% |
| 2011 | 26 | 8,372 mi | 1,783 | 64.04% |
| 2009 | 12 | 6,900 mi | 1,027 | 68.75% |
| 2008 | 6 | 6,795 mi | 4,064 | 60% |
XS questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the SYM XS?
Across 282 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (21.3% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (9.8% of all recorded faults), suspension (9.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a SYM XS?
The median SYM XS in the UK has covered 7,364 miles, and typically rides about 1,251 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,742 and 13,026 miles.
Is the SYM XS reliable?
66.71% of SYM XS MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.85 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 282 SYM XS motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.