Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
SYM HD 200 Evo vs Piaggio Vespa
The SYM HD 200 Evo passes its MOT first time more often than the Piaggio Vespa: 94.0% vs 80.7%, a 13.3-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | SYM HD 200 Evo | Piaggio Vespa |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 94.0% | 80.7% |
| Outright fail rate | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +19.9 pts | +5.9 pts |
| Engine size | 171cc | 124cc |
| Rank among all models | #172 of 5428 | #3439 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 8,687 | 10,023 |
| MOT tests analysed | 217 | 287,482 |
| 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.
"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.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | SYM HD 200 Evo | Piaggio Vespa |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 95.2% | 85.0% |
| 10k-20k miles | 97.7% | 77.0% |
| 20k-30k miles | 83.3% | 75.3% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.