Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Sym Orbit Iii 125 E5?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Sym Orbit Iii 125 E5?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Sym Orbit Iii 125 E5?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Sym Orbit Iii 125 E5 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 268 vehicles, the 2022 Sym Orbit Iii 125 E5 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Sym Orbit Iii 125 E5?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Sym Orbit Iii 125 E5 (2022)

268 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Sym Orbit Iii 125 E5

CarHunch analysed 268 real MOT records for the 2022 Sym Orbit Iii 125 E5. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 SYM ORBIT III 125 is a significant concern for reliability: its first-time MOT pass rate sits at just 42.8%, nearly half the UK average of 80%, meaning roughly 6 in 10 fail on their first test. While the dangerous defect rate of 10.4% isn't alarmingly high, the overall pattern suggests this model has real durability issues that buyers should weigh seriously.

At 11,030 km average mileage, these bikes are running relatively light for their age, yet still averaging 0.17 failures per vehicle—a telling sign that problems aren't just wear-and-tear on high-milers. The 0.6 advisories per bike hint at emerging niggles rather than catastrophic faults, so budget for preventive maintenance and have any used example inspected by a competent mechanic before purchase.

We have limited data for the 2022 Sym Orbit Iii 125 E5 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

84.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

10.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 5k–15k

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These stats describe 268 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 268 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 867 Sym Orbit Iii 125 E5 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 39.4%

342

Grey 24%

208

White 19.3%

167

Blue 17.3%

150

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Sym Orbit Iii 125 E5 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,202

typical

5,013

low mileage

14,503

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Sym Orbit Iii 125 E5 vehicles fall between 5,013 and 14,503 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,013 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 5,013–14,503 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Sym Orbit Iii 125 E5s sit.

⚠ Over 19,579 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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