Sym Fiddle
MotorcycleFrom 386 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 5 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| headlamp not securely attached | 3 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 26.8% of Fiddle failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £53.
Typical mileage
Half of all Fiddles tested had between 2,648 and 10,072 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 5,944 median miles, the Fiddle has 0.301 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Sym Fiddle MOT pass rate?
The Sym Fiddle has a 82.1% MOT pass rate based on 386 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Sym Fiddle?
The most common MOT failure on the Sym Fiddle is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Sym Fiddle at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Sym Fiddle is 5,944 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 2,648 and 10,072 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.