YAMAHA XV400
Pass rate over time
The XV400's first-time pass rate has fallen 12.0 points since 2006, 93.3% to 81.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage XV400 passes first time 87.1% of the time; by 30k that's 70.6%.
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 XV400
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
37 | 31.1 |
| brakes |
|
21 | 17.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
18 | 15.1 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
12 | 10.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
8 | 6.7 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
8 | 6.7 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
6 | 5 |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 2.5 |
| body and structure |
|
3 | 2.5 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 2.5 |
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 XV400 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ER5, SUZUKI GS500, SUZUKI AN400).
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 XV400.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1993 (87.7% pass). Weakest: 1993 (87.7%).
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.