Yamaha XSR MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.4 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 XSR tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A footrest missing or insecure13.5%

   30 occurrences

2. 2.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear13.5%

   30 occurrences

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements13.0%

   29 occurrences

4. 4.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps12.1%

   27 occurrences

5. 5.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps12.1%

   27 occurrences

6. 6.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements11.7%

   26 occurrences

7. 7.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm10.8%

   24 occurrences

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn6.3%

   14 occurrences

9. 9.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.8%

   13 occurrences

10. 10.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre5.4%

    12 occurrences

11. 11.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning4.9%

    11 occurrences

12. 12.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released3.6%

    8 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha XSR tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted8.0%

   315 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.1%

   240 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.3%

   92 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.1%

   82 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.3%

   51 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.3%

   50 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.2%

   46 tests

8. 8.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.0.8%

   31 tests

How wear changes the picture

XSR pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The XSR fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

9,146

Test classes

class 2: 3,093 · class 1: 837

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha XSR?

88.9% unadjusted, from 3,930 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha XSR fail its MOT on?

"A footrest missing or insecure" is recorded in 13.5% of failed Yamaha XSR tests, followed by "Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" (13.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

9,146 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.