Sinnis Shuttle
Real ownership data from 2,152 UK Shuttle motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Shuttle problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | dangerous | 6.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 2.5% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.5% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 1.9% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 1.7% |
| Other | dangerous | 1.1% |
| Electrical | major | 1.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is lights and indicators.
Shuttle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 64 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 144 | 4,685 mi | 3,921 | 70.83% |
| 2022 | 216 | 5,864 mi | 1,023 | 60.87% |
| 2021 | 132 | 6,403 mi | 1,132 | 55.93% |
| 2020 | 97 | 6,173 mi | 1,410 | 62.62% |
| 2019 | 126 | 5,424 mi | 1,113 | 71.62% |
| 2018 | 244 | 5,910 mi | 1,072 | 63.83% |
| 2017 | 250 | 6,440 mi | 1,002 | 75.93% |
| 2016 | 421 | 7,191 mi | 888 | 62.7% |
| 2015 | 408 | 6,344 mi | 841 | 65.44% |
| 2014 | 42 | 5,731 mi | 931 | 58.18% |
Shuttle questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Sinnis Shuttle?
Across 2,152 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (6.7% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (3.1% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (2.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Sinnis Shuttle?
The median Sinnis Shuttle in the UK has covered 6,322 miles, and typically rides about 972 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,701 and 9,156 miles.
Is the Sinnis Shuttle reliable?
65.69% of Sinnis Shuttle MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.68 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 2,152 Sinnis Shuttle motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.