Pass rate over time
The XR6 S's first-time pass rate has fallen 22.8 points since 2007, 58.1% to 35.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage XR6 S passes first time 57.1% of the time; by 20k that's 37.1%.
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 XR6 S
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
209 | 39.4 |
| steering and suspension |
|
163 | 30.7 |
| brakes |
|
72 | 13.6 |
| drive system |
|
34 | 6.4 |
| body and structure |
|
15 | 2.8 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
11 | 2.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
10 | 1.9 |
| driving controls |
|
6 | 1.1 |
| suspension |
|
6 | 1.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
5 | 0.9 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the XR6 S beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).
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 XR6 S.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2003 (47.7% pass). Weakest: 2004 (43.2%).
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.