Yamaha XJ 6 S Diversion MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

0.3 points above 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 XJ 6 S Diversion tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely18.4%

   7 occurrences

2. 2.A lamp missing or inoperative13.2%

   5 occurrences

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.5%

   4 occurrences

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn10.5%

   4 occurrences

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm7.9%

   3 occurrences

6. 6.Audible warning not working7.9%

   3 occurrences

7. 7.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.3%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.3%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.3%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.3%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar5.3%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.A tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall5.3%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha XJ 6 S Diversion tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.6%

   41 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted6.3%

   34 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.2%

   17 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.2%

   17 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.0%

   16 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.2%

   12 tests

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.0%

   11 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn1.9%

   10 tests

What gets tested

The XJ 6 S Diversion fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

24,782

Test classes

class 2: 538 · class 1: 1

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha XJ 6 S Diversion?

86.8% unadjusted, from 539 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha XJ 6 S Diversion fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 18.4% of failed Yamaha XJ 6 S Diversion tests, followed by "A lamp missing or inoperative" (13.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha XJ 6 S Diversion usually have at its MOT?

24,782 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.