Sinnis Apache SMR 125
Real ownership data from 712 UK Apache SMR 125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Apache SMR 125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 13.4% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.6% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 3.8% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 3.4% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 2.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 1.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 0.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
Apache SMR 125 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10 | 940 mi | 1,635 | 50% |
| 2021 | 254 | 4,970 mi | 951 | 64.14% |
| 2020 | 158 | 5,526 mi | 1,378 | 61.05% |
| 2019 | 41 | 5,513 mi | 1,578 | 46.77% |
| 2018 | 127 | 5,832 mi | 1,346 | 62.93% |
| 2017 | 97 | 5,795 mi | 800 | 59.2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 9,676 mi | 1,262 | 69.23% |
Apache SMR 125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Sinnis Apache SMR 125?
Across 712 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.6% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (3.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Sinnis Apache SMR 125?
The median Sinnis Apache SMR 125 in the UK has covered 5,392 miles, and typically rides about 1,114 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,488 and 8,832 miles.
Is the Sinnis Apache SMR 125 reliable?
61.55% of Sinnis Apache SMR 125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 2.35 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 712 Sinnis Apache SMR 125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.