Sinnis XF
Real ownership data from 535 UK XF motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XF problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 3.6% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 2.8% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 13.3% |
| Other | major | 1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 0.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 0.9% |
| Electrical | major | 0.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 0.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
XF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8 | 5,792 mi | 1,046 | 75% |
| 2017 | 58 | 3,500 mi | 548 | 75% |
| 2016 | 194 | 5,093 mi | 868 | 68.02% |
| 2015 | 164 | 5,456 mi | 1,214 | 62.91% |
| 2014 | 84 | 7,288 mi | 1,094 | 63.05% |
| 2013 | 25 | 6,254 mi | 786 | 63.1% |
XF questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Sinnis XF?
Across 535 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (3.6% of all recorded faults), brakes (2.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (13.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Sinnis XF?
The median Sinnis XF in the UK has covered 5,462 miles, and typically rides about 963 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,642 and 9,730 miles.
Is the Sinnis XF reliable?
66.13% of Sinnis XF MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.38 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 535 Sinnis XF motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.