Sinnis HERO
Real ownership data from 347 UK HERO motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common HERO problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 15.6% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 7.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 5.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.8% |
| Other | dangerous | 2.4% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 1.6% |
| Exhaust and emissions | dangerous | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
HERO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 51 | 7,750 mi | 1,348 | 65.85% |
| 2020 | 86 | 6,574 mi | 1,262 | 72.63% |
| 2019 | 122 | 6,216 mi | 1,119 | 76.88% |
| 2018 | 86 | 5,307 mi | 976 | 78.66% |
HERO questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Sinnis HERO?
Across 347 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (15.6% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (7.6% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (5.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Sinnis HERO?
The median Sinnis HERO in the UK has covered 6,098 miles, and typically rides about 1,224 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,496 and 9,214 miles.
Is the Sinnis HERO reliable?
75.6% of Sinnis HERO MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.41 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 347 Sinnis HERO motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.