Model report · 2005–2025
YAMAHA XSR900
847cc
Petrol
Class 2
87.4%
first-time pass rate
5.3%
failed outright
6,169
median miles at test
95
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a XSR900
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| structure and attachments |
|
5 | 55.6 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 22.2 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 11.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 11.1 |
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 XSR900 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE, TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE, APRILIA TUONO).
TRIUMPH
SPEED TRIPLE
85.6% pass · 74.6k tests
TRIUMPH
STREET TRIPLE
87.7% pass · 37.7k tests
APRILIA
TUONO
88.4% pass · 34.7k tests
HONDA
CB600 HORNET
78.6% pass · 26.4k 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 XSR900.