Yamaha Xt
MotorcycleFrom 813 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 headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements and a lamp missing or inoperative. The top issue, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, caused 8 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 8 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 6 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 5 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 4 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 3 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 3 |
| fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 95.6% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps |
| 2015 | 94.3% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
| 2014 | 96.7% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a stop lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xts tested had between 9,924 and 27,743 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,928 median miles, the Xt has 0.04 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 Xt MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Xt has a 92.4% MOT pass rate based on 813 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Xt?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Xt is a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Xt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Xt is 18,928 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,924 and 27,743 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.