Sym Mask 50 (2019)
2019 Sym Mask 50
CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 2019 Sym Mask 50. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 SYM MASK 50 struggles at MOT, with a first-time pass rate of just 64.8% against the UK average of 80%—meaning roughly one in three fail on their first attempt. While dangerous defects affect only 12% of the cohort, the high failure rate suggests these are relatively young bikes with underlying reliability or maintenance issues that catch owners out.
At 8,370 miles on average, these machines are lightly used for their age, yet they're still accumulating 0.38 failures and 1.3 advisories per vehicle, pointing to design or build-quality concerns rather than hard miles. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the specific failure categories—brakes, lights, and emissions are typical culprits on budget-brand scooters—because the MOT record suggests this model needs closer attention than the average bike.
What to check before buying a 2019 Sym Mask 50
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.
- 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 115 | 64.2% | 0.38 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Sym Mask 50 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 2019 Sym Mask 50 vehicles fall between 4,704 and 11,314 miles.
2019 Sym Mask 50 — Still on the Road
34 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 51% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
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