Model report · 2005–2025
YAMAHA XVS1900
1900cc
Petrol
Class 2
86.9%
first-time pass rate
8.1%
failed outright
15,312
median miles at test
99
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a XVS1900
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 40 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
3 | 30 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 10 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
1 | 10 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 10 |
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 XVS1900 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (SUZUKI GSX1400, KAWASAKI VN1500, HONDA GL1500).
SUZUKI
GSX1400
88.3% pass · 56.8k tests
KAWASAKI
VN1500
85.5% pass · 9,190 tests
HONDA
GL1500
86.5% pass · 9,175 tests
HONDA
F6C
90.4% pass · 9,153 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 XVS1900.