Sinnis HOODLUM 125 MOT pass rate and common failures
Sinnis HOODLUM 125 motorcycles pass the MOT 65.66% of the time, measured across 265 tests in the DVSA record. A further 12.08% passed only after a defect was put right at the test station.
What to check before the MOT
Built from this model's own failure record, not general advice.
- Start with has a serious fluid leak - it accounts for 47.5% of failed tests on this model.
- Then check missing and not working, the next two most common reasons.
- The most common advisory is has a serious fluid leak (9.8% of all tests) - not a failure, but money you will spend sooner or later.
- Average recorded mileage at test is 5,108 miles, which is the number to compare any advert against.
Pass rate by age
A single pass rate hides the most useful thing in this data: how the same model behaves at three years old and at fifteen.
| Age at test | Pass rate | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | 65.66% | 265 |
Why the Sinnis HOODLUM 125 fails
Share of failed tests on this model where the item was recorded. One test can fail on several items, so the column does not add up to 100%.
| # | Item | Of failures | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Has a serious fluid leak | 47.5% | 28 | |
| 2 | Missing | 28.8% | 17 | |
| 3 | Not working | 28.8% | 17 | |
| 4 | Too high | 16.9% | 10 | |
| 5 | Contaminated | 15.3% | 9 | |
| 6 | Excessively binding | 15.3% | 9 | |
| 7 | Not working on dipped beam | 13.6% | 8 | |
| 8 | Excessively loose | 11.9% | 7 | |
| 9 | Has excessive wear or free play | 11.9% | 7 | |
| 10 | Does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls | 10.2% | 6 |
Most common advisories
Not a failure and not a legal requirement to fix - but an advisory that repeats year after year is money the next owner spends.
| # | Item | Of all tests | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Has a serious fluid leak | 9.8% | 26 | |
| 2 | Excessively loose | 7.5% | 20 | |
| 3 | Tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm | 7.5% | 20 | |
| 4 | Worn to excess | 7.5% | 20 | |
| 5 | Excessively binding | 6.4% | 17 | |
| 6 | Noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition | 5.3% | 14 | |
| 7 | Is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied | 3.4% | 9 | |
| 8 | Excessively stiff or notchy | 3% | 8 | |
| 9 | Excessively tight | 3% | 8 | |
| 10 | Has excessive wear or free play | 3% | 8 |
Sinnis HOODLUM 125 for sale
No Sinnis HOODLUM 125 in stock at the moment - 0 other Sinnis bikes are advertised.
Similar bikes compared
Models of comparable capacity, so the comparison means something.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha GPD125-A NMAX 125 · 125cc | 8,762 | 80.8% | 45,039 | |
| Piaggio VESPA 79-210cc · 79-210cc | 8,363 | 85.42% | 11,710 | |
| Honda WW · 125cc | 7,252 | 80.32% | 40,134 | |
| Honda WW 125 A-M · 125cc | 5,011 | 84.06% | 29,846 | |
| Honda GLR · 125cc | 4,737 | 79.99% | 14,642 | |
| Honda CBF 100-125cc · 100-125cc | 3,204 | 77% | 15,203 |
Source: DVSA MOT testing data, 2025 · updated Aug 2026 · licence and method