YAMAHA X CITY
Pass rate over time
The X CITY's first-time pass rate has risen 18.7 points since 2013, 70.2% to 88.9%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage X CITY passes first time 80.8% of the time; by 20k that's 73.8%.
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 X CITY
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
40 | 40.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
13 | 13.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
12 | 12.1 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
12 | 12.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
8 | 8.1 |
| suspension |
|
4 | 4 |
| body and structure |
|
3 | 3 |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 3 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 2 |
| steering |
|
2 | 2 |
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 X CITY beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
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 X CITY.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2010 (86.3% pass). Weakest: 2008 (71.6%).
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.