YAMAHA XJ6F
Pass rate over time
The XJ6F's first-time pass rate has fallen 5.1 points since 2015, 85.7% to 80.6%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage XJ6F passes first time 91.6% of the time; by 30k that's 83.3%.
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 XJ6F
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
12 | 29.3 |
| suspension |
|
6 | 14.6 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 12.2 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 9.8 |
| tyres |
|
4 | 9.8 |
| drive system |
|
3 | 7.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 7.3 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 4.9 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 2.4 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 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 XJ6F 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 XJ6F.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2011 (90.8% pass). Weakest: 2012 (80.0%).
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.