Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
SYM Fiddle 125 E5 vs Honda Vision 110
The SYM Fiddle 125 E5 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda Vision 110: 86.9% vs 78.1%, a 8.8-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | SYM Fiddle 125 E5 | Honda Vision 110 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 86.9% | 78.1% |
| Outright fail rate | 10.0% | 12.1% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +11.6 pts | +6.4 pts |
| Engine size | 125cc | 108cc |
| Median miles at test | 4,625 | 20,370 |
| MOT tests analysed | 160 | 50,874 |
| Most common failure | brakes | lamps and reflectors |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.