YAMAHA XJ600 DIVERSION
Pass rate over time
The XJ600 DIVERSION's first-time pass rate has fallen 3.4 points since 2010, 76.7% to 73.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage XJ600 DIVERSION passes first time 85.6% of the time; by 40k that's 72.5%.
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 XJ600 DIVERSION
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
46 | 27.4 |
| brakes |
|
42 | 25 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
24 | 14.3 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
14 | 8.3 |
| drive system |
|
13 | 7.7 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
11 | 6.5 |
| suspension |
|
6 | 3.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
4 | 2.4 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 2.4 |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 2.4 |
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 XJ600 DIVERSION beats 0 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 XJ600 DIVERSION.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1997 (78.5% pass). Weakest: 1996 (72.0%).
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.