Sym Az (2014)
2014 Sym Az
CarHunch analysed 183 real MOT records for the 2014 Sym Az. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 SYM AZ passes its first MOT at 84.9%, which is above the UK average of 80%—a solid start. However, 27.9% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is significantly high and a genuine concern for any buyer considering one.
These bikes are running very light at just 14,250 miles median, suggesting they're weekend machines rather than commuters, which partly explains the respectable pass rate. With nearly one failure per vehicle and 3.1 advisories on average, expect routine maintenance headaches; inspect the service history closely and budget for fixing common wear items before purchase.
What to check before buying a 2014 Sym Az
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 27.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Sym Az vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Sym Az vehicles fall between 8,959 and 22,092 miles.
2014 Sym Az — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 37 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (27% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Sym Az
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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26.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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16.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.8%
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick
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13.6%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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12.9%
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied
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12%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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11.4%
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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