SYM Vehicle check

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Vehicle check

Amalgamated Vehicle checks of SYM vehicles

Our proprietary algorithms have number crunched over 113,480 SYM Vehicle checks and ranked the reasons that SYMs fail their tests. Use this service to help find a new vehicle that’s right for you or get ready for your own SYM's check.

Some examples of the most common issues are:
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing  Occurs:18 times
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) Occurs:12 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour  Occurs:51 times
Nearside Front Brake lever insecure  Occurs:17 times
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:102 times
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing  Occurs:28 times
Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey  Occurs:12 times
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated bi Occurs:18 times
Horn is not a constant note  Occurs:20 times
Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:12 times
Headlamp insecure  Occurs:162 times
Drive chain excessively loose  Occurs:170 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing  Occurs:11 times
Front Brake lever insecure  Occurs:21 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working  Occurs:22 times
Locking device not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride  Occurs:15 times
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:12 times
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) Occurs:25 times
Locking device not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride  Occurs:15 times
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:18 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure  Occurs:150 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working  Occurs:22 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Occurs:309 times
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:42 times
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired  Occurs:22 times
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