Head-to-head · 2005–2025
SYM HD 200 Evo vs Piaggio PX 125 (vespa)
The SYM HD 200 Evo passes its MOT first time more often than the Piaggio PX 125 (vespa) — 94.0% vs 81.0%, a 13.0-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | SYM HD 200 Evo | Piaggio PX 125 (vespa) |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 94.0% | 81.0% |
| Outright fail rate | 3.7% | 11.3% |
| Median miles at test | 8,687 | 9,868 |
| MOT tests analysed | 217 | 33,171 |
| Most common failure | brakes | lighting and signalling |
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.
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.