Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
SYM Shark vs Honda Vision 110
The Honda Vision 110 passes its MOT first time more often than the SYM Shark: 78.1% vs 77.1%, a 1.0-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | SYM Shark | Honda Vision 110 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 77.1% | 78.1% |
| Outright fail rate | 16.1% | 12.1% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +7.1 pts | +6.4 pts |
| Engine size | 124cc | 108cc |
| Rank among all models | #4044 of 5428 | #3895 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 16,219 | 20,370 |
| MOT tests analysed | 3,624 | 50,874 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | 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.
What fails, side by side
| Component | SYM Shark | Honda Vision 110 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| Brakes | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| Tyres & wheels | 5.5% | 3.8% |
| Steering & suspension | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Structure & body | 0.8% | 0.6% |
A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.
Pass rate by test year
| Test year | SYM Shark | Honda Vision 110 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 81.8% | 84.7% |
| 2015 | 73.0% | 83.7% |
| 2016 | 77.4% | 81.2% |
| 2017 | 64.2% | 80.8% |
| 2018 | 73.3% | 80.6% |
| 2019 | 84.6% | 77.3% |
| 2021 | 77.5% | 77.2% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | SYM Shark | Honda Vision 110 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 85.0% | 88.0% |
| 10k-20k miles | 77.4% | 78.1% |
| 20k-30k miles | 73.5% | 75.1% |
| 30k-40k miles | 68.6% | 72.6% |
| 40k-50k miles | 68.0% | 71.2% |
| 50k-60k miles | 61.1% | 70.2% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
SYM Shark vs Honda Vision 110 FAQ
Which is more reliable, the SYM Shark or the Honda Vision 110?
The Honda Vision 110 passes its MOT first time more often than the SYM Shark: 78.1% vs 77.1%, a 1.0-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class the two are level (+7.1 vs +6.4 points against comparable bikes), so the raw gap is mostly down to how old and how used each fleet is. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the SYM Shark fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 7.8% of SYM Shark MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (6.0%).
What does the Honda Vision 110 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 6.6% of Honda Vision 110 MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (5.6%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the SYM Shark or the Honda Vision 110?
At 50k-60k miles the Honda Vision 110 passes first time more often: 61.1% for the SYM Shark vs 70.2% for the Honda Vision 110.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.