Pass rate over time
The MASK 50's first-time pass rate has fallen 6.4 points since 2022, 84.8% to 78.4%.
What fails on a MASK 50
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
57 | 25.8 | 1.2× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
56 | 25.3 | 3.1× |
| suspension |
|
20 | 9 | 2.6× |
| tyres |
|
19 | 8.6 | 3.2× |
| structure and attachments |
|
19 | 8.6 | 3.3× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
17 | 7.7 | 0.2× |
| steering |
|
12 | 5.4 | 2.9× |
| steering and suspension |
|
11 | 5 | 0.4× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
5 | 2.3 | 0.8× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
5 | 2.3 | 3.3× |
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
On first-time pass rate the MASK 50 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).
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 MASK 50.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2018 (84.6% pass). Weakest: 2021 (71.8%).
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 MASK 50 FAQ
Is the SYM MASK 50 reliable?
The SYM MASK 50 is more reliable than average for its class: 78.8% of its 831 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #3805 of 5426 models.
What does a MASK 50 fail its MOT on most?
brakes — 26% of all defects recorded against failed MASK 50 tests.
What is the best year of MASK 50 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2018-registered examples do best (84.6%) and 2021 worst (71.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.