YAMAHA XJ 6 N ABS

599cc Petrol Class 2

#2411 of 5426 overall #129 of 409 YAMAHAs #1507 of 2787 other bikes

85.3%

first-time pass rate

7.9%

failed outright

17,179

median miles at test

1,615

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2012–2025

The XJ 6 N ABS's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2012 (85.2% → 85.1%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the XJ 6 N ABS's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage XJ 6 N ABS passes first time 91.3% of the time; by 50k that's 74.6%.

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 XJ 6 N ABS

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	47	21.1	1.1×
brakes	45	20.2	0.5×
lighting and signalling	23	10.3	0.3×
tyres and wheels	23	10.3	0.7×
suspension	18	8.1	1.4×
tyres	18	8.1	1.6×
drive system	17	7.6	1.2×
structure and attachments	14	6.3	1.2×
steering and suspension	11	4.9	0.2×
reg plates and vin	7	3.1	0.6×

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 XJ 6 N ABS beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests SUZUKI SV650S 80.6% pass · 84.6k 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 XJ 6 N ABS.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2013 (90.2% pass). Weakest: 2012 (82.9%).

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.

YAMAHA XJ 6 N ABS FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the YAMAHA XJ 6 N ABS reliable?

The YAMAHA XJ 6 N ABS is about average for its class: 85.3% of its 1,615 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2411 of 5426 models.

What does a XJ 6 N ABS fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 21% of all defects recorded against failed XJ 6 N ABS tests.

What is the best year of XJ 6 N ABS to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2013-registered examples do best (90.2%) and 2012 worst (82.9%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a XJ 6 N ABS last?

The median XJ 6 N ABS shows 17,179 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 74.6% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.