Model report · 2005–2025
SYM CITY COM
298cc
Petrol
Class 2
86.4%
first-time pass rate
10.0%
failed outright
10,936
median miles at test
110
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a CITY COM
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
6 | 31.6 |
| brakes |
|
4 | 21.1 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 21.1 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 15.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 5.3 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 5.3 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the CITY COM beats 1 of its 3 closest rivals (PIAGGIO X9, HONDA Forza 300/350, PIAGGIO VESPA GTS 300 SUPER).
PIAGGIO
X9
77.0% pass · 21.7k tests
HONDA
Forza 300/350
89.6% pass · 10.8k tests
PIAGGIO
VESPA GTS 300 SUPER
89.4% pass · 10.2k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the CITY COM.