Head-to-head · 2005–2025
SUZUKI SV650S vs YAMAHA XJ 6 N
The YAMAHA XJ 6 N passes its MOT first time more often than the SUZUKI SV650S — 84.1% vs 80.6%, a 3.5-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | SUZUKI SV650S | YAMAHA XJ 6 N |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 80.6% | 84.1% |
| Outright fail rate | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Median miles at test | 16,958 | 14,624 |
| MOT tests analysed | 84,632 | 9,395 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | lamps and reflectors |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.