Yamaha Xj 6 N
MotorcycleFrom 619 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, stop lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 12 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 12 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 6 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| contaminated with oil, grease etc | 5 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear | 3 |
| exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 84% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
| 2012 | 86.9% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2010 | 83.2% | reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, a rear registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear |
| 2009 | 84.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xj 6 Ns tested had between 14,453 and 35,798 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,910 median miles, the Xj 6 N has 0.071 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha Xj 6 N MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Xj 6 N has a 85.1% MOT pass rate based on 619 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Xj 6 N?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Xj 6 N is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Xj 6 N at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Xj 6 N is 20,910 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,453 and 35,798 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.