Model report · 2005–2025
YAMAHA XS650SE
653cc
Petrol
Class 2
77.9%
first-time pass rate
6.5%
failed outright
16,504
median miles at test
77
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a XS650SE
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
7 | 58.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 16.7 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 8.3 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 8.3 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 8.3 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the XS650SE beats 1 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
HONDA
VFR800 FI
86.7% pass · 89.4k 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 XS650SE.