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MOT History from tests of petrol SYM XSs year 2011

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mot history
Pass percent:65.11%
(The average a petrol SYM XS year 2011 passes without issue)
Based on:662 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment47
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|31
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|18
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||15
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|15
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||14
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|11
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|10
Horn not working |1.7.3a|9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|8
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|7
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|6
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|6
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|6
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))6
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|5
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e|5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||5
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))4
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b|4
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|4
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))3
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||3
Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||3
Nearside Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|3
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|3
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|3
Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|3
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))3
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.1a|3
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|3
Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))3
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|3
Front Brake fluid not visible |1.1.10 |d| |iii||2
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))2
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|2
Rear suspension component loose |2.4.A.1a|2
Nearside Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|2
Indicator switch insecure |1.5.4|2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.1a|2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|2
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|2
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4|2
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|2
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||2
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess |6.2.1e|2
Front Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|2
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))2
Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||1
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||1
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up rear wheel sprocket carrier has free play (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings swing arm has free play (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Fuel system component leaking fuel tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Upper Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|1
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut|s| drive sprocket is loose |4.2.3a|1
Footrest insecure can not be used |6.2.1a|1
Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear position lamp missing |1.1.1a|1
Rear wheel spindle loose |2.4.A.2b|1
Front suspension assembly component missing |2.3.1|1
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b|1
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|1
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a|1
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain link clip wrong way round |6.2.1h|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake switch inop |1.3.1a|1
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm bushes |2.4.A2a|i||1
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swinging arm bush tightened (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm bushes |2.4.A2a|i||1
Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair brake arm fitted incorectly |3.1.5|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear opperation |1.3.1a|1
Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking all engine mounts |6.1.1c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a|1
Front Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|1
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component possible fork brace |2.3.4|1
Stop lamp not working Bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess both |6.2.1e|1
Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded |3.2.A1h|1
Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |k| |ii||1
Drive chain worn to excess tight links |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Headlamp aim not tested no low beam |1.6|1
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned forks twisted? |2.3.1|1
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.6|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake |1.3.1a|1
Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly hits exhaust |3.1.3d|1
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear sprocket bolts loose |6.2.1h|1
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a|1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam headlamps working wrong way round on switch (4.1.3 (b))1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))1
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))1
Central Front Motorcycle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering front forks are both out of line with wheel and slightly twisted |6.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling front end twisted |2.4 |a||1
Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail drive chain badly worn |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Rear Wheel hub excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))1
Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies from rear pedal operation |1.3.1a|1
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking mudguard |6.1.1c|1
Front Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7|1
Central Rear Stop lamp not working Brake light N/W off front and rear Brake Light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play Head Bearings Have Excessive Play (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |3.1.3b|1
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp not working from rear foot pedal lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1c|1
Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a|1
Registration plate issues1
Front Front position lamp missing |1.1.1a|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|1
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff |2.4.A.3b|1
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|1
Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Position lamp switch insecure |4.2.2 |b||1
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Rear Brake locking device missing |3.2.A1e|1
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|1
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Front Brake master cylinder severely corroded |3.2.B1b|1
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.2c|1
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake |3.3.A1b|1
Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Nearside Leg shield insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|1
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake light does not illuminate when rear brake pedal is pressed |1.3.1a|1
Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride the horseshoe device on the drive chain is fitted with the open end in the direction of rotation. |6.2.1h|1
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||1
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock |2.1.4 |c||1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b|1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b|1
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicators (4.2.3 (b))1
Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicators (4.3.3 (b))1
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Affected by indicators (4.1.4 (a))1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all indicators |1.5.1c|1
Offside Front Brake reaction bracket securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1j|1
Front Horn not working |1.7.3a|1
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|1
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|1
Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired showing white light |1.5.3a|1
Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.2.A1f|i||1
Motorcycle structure excessively damaged mainstand bent down close to road |6.1.1a|1
Front mudguard insecure cracked |2.3.7|1
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light |1.3.1b|1
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded |6.2.1b|1
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock turning left |2.1.4|1
Brake locking device insecure split pin in rear rod |3.2.A1e|1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm centre bolt |2.4.A2a|i||1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering rear to far right |2.5.1|1
Front Brake master cylinder leaking leaking from view window (1.1.10 (b) (ii))1
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible lens misted cracked and leaking (1.1.10 (d) (iii))1
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Brake master cylinder leaking cylinder window delaminating allowing fluid through (1.1.10 (b) (ii))1
Front position lamp missing |1.1.1a|1
Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Rear Stop lamp not working From rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Front suspension assembly component loose front forks loose and out of alinment |2.3.1|1
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess bolts loose |6.2.1e|1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |1.6.B.1|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported brake hose insecure |3.2.B2b|1
Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail cush drive. (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp not working hand. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp not working foot. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose cush drive |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey pipe |7.1.1b|1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride SPROCKET bolts missing x2 |6.2.1h|1
Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Rear Brake pedal is inoperative |3.1.3c|1
Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. |6.2.1g|1
Rear Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Front Chain guard insecure |6.2.1c|1
Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp |1.2.2b|i||1
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Front Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d|1
Nearside Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged |6.1.1a|1
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|1
Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible |1.1.10 |d| |iii||1
Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected |2.2.1 |c| |ii||1
Rear Rear suspension component loose swinging arm |2.4.A.1a|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment |3.2.A1i|1
Drive chain excessively tight |6.1.7 |k| |i||1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.4 |a||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold |6.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play top bearing |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies not working from back brake |1.3.1a|1
Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Offside Footrest missing Rubber |6.2.1a|1
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Front Footrest insecure lower bolt missing |6.2.1a|1
Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Headlamp aim not tested DUE TO NO PATTERN TO CHECK AND HEADLIGHT TILTED RIGHT UP (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Stop lamp not working foot control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering between the front wheel and handle bars (2.4 (a))1
Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))1
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (b))1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.3.3 (b))1
Headlamp aim not tested due to no clear pattern to test (4.1.2 (b))1
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both front forks |2.3.3|1
Exhaust has part of the system missing securing nut missing from manifold |7.1.1a|1
Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|1
Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Front Front position lamp insecure |1.1.1c|1
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|1
Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.8 |a| |i||1
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|1
Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b|1
Centre Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Rear Brake back plate|s| insecure |3.2.A1j|1
Direction indicator not working rear right hand not working and loose |1.5.1c|1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swingarm |2.4.A2a|i||1
Footrest missing both rear footpegs missing |6.2.1a|1
Motorcycle structure adversely modified mainstand not returning fully |6.1.1b|1
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies foot pedal |1.3.1a|1
Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))1
Rear Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.2.4|1
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|1
Nearside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|1
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected |6.2.7 |a| |ii||1
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn play in swing arm bushes |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bushes excess play |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Rear Brake component insecure rear brake arm bolt loose |1.1.21 |c||1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1

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