SYM FIDDLE

124cc Petrol Class 1

#4108 of 5426 overall #33 of 78 SYMs #250 of 412 scooter bikes

76.6%

first-time pass rate

15.8%

failed outright

7,139

median miles at test

3,826

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2006–2025

The FIDDLE's first-time pass rate has risen 6.8 points since 2006, 71.3% to 78.1%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the FIDDLE's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage FIDDLE passes first time 80.8% of the time; by 30k that's 55.6%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a FIDDLE

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	371	30.1	1.6×
lighting and signalling	213	17.3	0.9×
lamps and reflectors	213	17.3	2.5×
steering and suspension	126	10.2	0.9×
tyres	79	6.4	2.8×
tyres and wheels	79	6.4	0.9×
structure and attachments	53	4.3	1.5×
fuel and exhaust	39	3.2	1.3×
steering	34	2.8	1.9×
reg plates and vin	27	2.2	1.2×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the FIDDLE beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).

PIAGGIO VESPA 80.7% pass · 287k tests HONDA PCX 125 81.1% pass · 88.6k tests HONDA Vision 110 78.2% pass · 50.6k tests YAMAHA NMAX 125 82.2% pass · 33.8k 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 FIDDLE.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2010 (84.1% pass). Weakest: 2001 (61.6%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

SYM FIDDLE FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SYM FIDDLE reliable?

The SYM FIDDLE is more reliable than average for its class: 76.6% of its 3,826 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4108 of 5426 models.

What does a FIDDLE fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 30% of all defects recorded against failed FIDDLE tests.

What is the best year of FIDDLE to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (84.1%) and 2001 worst (61.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a FIDDLE last?

The median FIDDLE shows 7,139 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 55.6% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.