Sinnis MATRIX 3I
Real ownership data from 231 UK MATRIX 3I motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common MATRIX 3I problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 10.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 7.6% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 6.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 5% |
| Electrical | major | 1.4% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 1.4% |
| Wheels | major | 0.4% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 0.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
MATRIX 3I 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 | 39 | 8,476 mi | 1,440 | 78.79% |
| 2020 | 113 | 10,043 mi | 1,492 | 71.3% |
| 2019 | 79 | 7,634 mi | 1,508 | 68.83% |
MATRIX 3I questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Sinnis MATRIX 3I?
Across 231 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (10.4% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (7.6% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (6.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Sinnis MATRIX 3I?
The median Sinnis MATRIX 3I in the UK has covered 8,700 miles, and typically rides about 1,508 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,674 and 13,902 miles.
Is the Sinnis MATRIX 3I reliable?
71.56% of Sinnis MATRIX 3I MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 231 Sinnis MATRIX 3I motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.