Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
YAMAHA XJ 6 S ABS DIVERSION
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The XJ 6 S ABS DIVERSION's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2012 (81.3% → 80.4%).
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage XJ 6 S ABS DIVERSION passes first time 92.5% of the time; by 40k that's 81.8%.
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 XJ 6 S ABS DIVERSION
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
24 | 23.3 | 0.5× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
23 | 22.3 | 1.1× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
14 | 13.6 | 0.8× |
| tyres |
|
10 | 9.7 | 1.3× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
9 | 8.7 | 0.2× |
| suspension |
|
7 | 6.8 | 1.1× |
| steering and suspension |
|
6 | 5.8 | 0.2× |
| drive system |
|
5 | 4.9 | 0.5× |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 2.9 | 0.5× |
| steering |
|
2 | 1.9 | 0.5× |
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
On first-time pass rate the XJ 6 S ABS DIVERSION beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
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 S ABS DIVERSION.
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Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2011 (88.4%). Lowest: 2009 (85.0%). Every XJ 6 S Abs Diversion year compared →
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 S ABS DIVERSION FAQ
Is the YAMAHA XJ 6 S ABS DIVERSION reliable?
The YAMAHA XJ 6 S ABS DIVERSION is more reliable than average for its class: 86.9% of its 901 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1937 of 5428 models.
What does a XJ 6 S ABS DIVERSION fail its MOT on most?
brakes: 23% of all defects recorded against failed XJ 6 S ABS DIVERSION tests.
What is the best year of XJ 6 S ABS DIVERSION to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2011-registered examples do best (88.4%) and 2009 worst (85.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a XJ 6 S ABS DIVERSION last?
The median XJ 6 S ABS DIVERSION shows 12,091 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 81.8% of the time, so mileage alone rarely decides the result.
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