Model report · 2005–2025
SYM GTS 250
250cc
Petrol
Class 2
80.8%
first-time pass rate
15.2%
failed outright
10,961
median miles at test
99
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a GTS 250
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
11 | 33.3 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
5 | 15.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 12.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
4 | 12.1 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 9.1 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 6.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 6.1 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 3 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 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 GTS 250 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO PX 200 E, PIAGGIO X9, LAMBRETTA GP200).
PIAGGIO
PX 200 E
86.5% pass · 28.4k tests
PIAGGIO
X9
77.0% pass · 21.7k tests
LAMBRETTA
GP200
87.8% pass · 19.9k tests
HONDA
Forza 300/350
89.6% pass · 10.8k 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 GTS 250.