SINNIS ZS 125-79 HOODLUM

125cc Petrol Class 1

#4859 of 5426 overall #7 of 16 SINNISs #445 of 734 commuter bikes

67.9%

first-time pass rate

23.9%

failed outright

4,790

median miles at test

1,746

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2020–2025

The ZS 125-79 HOODLUM's first-time pass rate has fallen 23.1 points since 2020, 89.2% to 66.1%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the ZS 125-79 HOODLUM's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage ZS 125-79 HOODLUM passes first time 70.3% of the time; by 20k that's 54.8%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a ZS 125-79 HOODLUM

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	354	28.1	9.2×
brakes	286	22.7	2.6×
suspension	228	18.1	12.6×
structure and attachments	214	17	12.3×
steering	111	8.8	12.8×
tyres	40	3.2	3.3×
Identification of the vehicle	13	1	3.0×
wheels	11	0.9	10.5×
audible warning (Horn)	3	0.2	0.9×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the ZS 125-79 HOODLUM beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).

YAMAHA YBR 125 71.0% pass · 125k tests HONDA CG125 72.2% pass · 89.3k tests HONDA CBF125 73.3% pass · 84.4k tests GILERA RUNNER 70.8% pass · 69.9k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the ZS 125-79 HOODLUM.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2021 (76.8% pass). Weakest: 2018 (63.6%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

SINNIS ZS 125-79 HOODLUM FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SINNIS ZS 125-79 HOODLUM reliable?

The SINNIS ZS 125-79 HOODLUM is less reliable than average for its class: 67.9% of its 1,746 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4859 of 5426 models.

What does a ZS 125-79 HOODLUM fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 28% of all defects recorded against failed ZS 125-79 HOODLUM tests.

What is the best year of ZS 125-79 HOODLUM to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2021-registered examples do best (76.8%) and 2018 worst (63.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a ZS 125-79 HOODLUM last?

The median ZS 125-79 HOODLUM shows 4,790 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 54.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.