Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
SYM Symply 2 125 vs Honda Vision 110
The Honda Vision 110 passes its MOT first time more often than the SYM Symply 2 125: 78.1% vs 74.3%, a 3.8-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | SYM Symply 2 125 | Honda Vision 110 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 74.3% | 78.1% |
| Outright fail rate | 18.9% | 12.1% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +4.0 pts | +6.4 pts |
| Engine size | 124cc | 108cc |
| Rank among all models | #4371 of 5428 | #3895 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 14,049 | 20,370 |
| MOT tests analysed | 657 | 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.
What fails, side by side
| Component | SYM Symply 2 125 | Honda Vision 110 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 9.3% | 5.6% |
| Lights & signalling | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| Tyres & wheels | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| Steering & suspension | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Structure & body | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 1.7% | 0.0% |
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 Symply 2 125 | Honda Vision 110 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 73.3% | 84.7% |
| 2015 | 76.9% | 83.7% |
| 2016 | 71.4% | 81.2% |
| 2017 | 79.6% | 80.8% |
| 2018 | 72.7% | 80.6% |
| 2019 | 78.0% | 77.3% |
| 2020 | 69.8% | 80.3% |
| 2021 | 69.8% | 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 Symply 2 125 | Honda Vision 110 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 81.1% | 88.0% |
| 10k-20k miles | 70.5% | 78.1% |
| 20k-30k miles | 74.2% | 75.1% |
| 30k-40k miles | 60.9% | 72.6% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
SYM Symply 2 125 vs Honda Vision 110 FAQ
Which is more reliable, the SYM Symply 2 125 or the Honda Vision 110?
The Honda Vision 110 passes its MOT first time more often than the SYM Symply 2 125: 78.1% vs 74.3%, a 3.8-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda Vision 110 still comes out ahead: +4.0 points vs comparable bikes for the SYM Symply 2 125, +6.4 for the Honda Vision 110. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the SYM Symply 2 125 fail its MOT on most?
Brakes: 9.3% of SYM Symply 2 125 MOT tests failed on it, then lights & signalling (7.3%).
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 Symply 2 125 or the Honda Vision 110?
At 30k-40k miles the Honda Vision 110 passes first time more often: 60.9% for the SYM Symply 2 125 vs 72.6% for the Honda Vision 110.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.