Yamaha XC MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

8.3 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha XC tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements28.3%

   56 occurrences

2. 2.Audible warning not working15.2%

   30 occurrences

3. 3.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement12.1%

   24 occurrences

4. 4.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel11.6%

   23 occurrences

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm9.1%

   18 occurrences

6. 6.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake7.1%

   14 occurrences

7. 7.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED6.6%

   13 occurrences

8. 8.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.1%

   10 occurrences

9. 9.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released5.1%

   10 occurrences

10. 10.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.1%

    10 occurrences

11. 11.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre4.5%

    9 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements4.0%

    8 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha XC tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.1%

   118 tests

2. 2.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.4.0%

   52 tests

3. 3.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play3.4%

   44 tests

4. 4.Number plate inscription missing or illegible2.6%

   34 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.5%

   33 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured2.5%

   33 tests

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.5%

   33 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play2.1%

   28 tests

How wear changes the picture

XC pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The XC fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

17,541

Test classes

class 1: 1,266 · class 2: 37

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha XC?

78.2% unadjusted, from 1,303 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha XC fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 28.3% of failed Yamaha XC tests, followed by "Audible warning not working" (15.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha XC usually have at its MOT?

17,541 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.