Sinnis XF
Real ownership data from 536 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 | fail | 8.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 8.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 7.3% |
| Other | major | 6.2% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 6.2% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 6.1% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.2% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 3.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is corrosion.
XF mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8 | 7,478 mi | 1,176 | 76.67% |
| 2017 | 58 | 3,626 mi | 548 | 73.71% |
| 2016 | 195 | 4,969 mi | 846 | 68.04% |
| 2015 | 164 | 5,603 mi | 1,150 | 62.46% |
| 2014 | 84 | 6,972 mi | 1,138 | 63% |
| 2013 | 25 | 6,254 mi | 786 | 63.1% |
XF questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Sinnis XF?
Across 536 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (8.1% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (8.1% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (7.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Sinnis XF?
The median Sinnis XF in the UK has covered 5,524 miles, and typically rides about 964 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,628 and 9,765 miles.
Is the Sinnis XF reliable?
65.91% of Sinnis XF MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.11 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 536 Sinnis XF motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.