SYM SYMPHONY 125
Pass rate over time
The SYMPHONY 125's first-time pass rate has risen 5.3 points since 2014, 78.0% to 83.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage SYMPHONY 125 passes first time 84.8% of the time; by 20k that's 64.1%.
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 SYMPHONY 125
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
13 | 21.3 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
11 | 18 |
| steering and suspension |
|
10 | 16.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
10 | 16.4 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 6.6 |
| steering |
|
3 | 4.9 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 4.9 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 4.9 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 3.3 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
2 | 3.3 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the SYMPHONY 125 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).
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 SYMPHONY 125.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2011 (86.6% pass). Weakest: 2010 (70.2%).
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.