Yamaha XT MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

1.7 points below the fleet average of 86.5%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha XT 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 severely23.3%

   37 occurrences

2. 2.A lamp missing or inoperative10.7%

   17 occurrences

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

   17 occurrences

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.1%

   16 occurrences

5. 5.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED6.9%

   11 occurrences

6. 6.A wheel bearing with excessive play6.9%

   11 occurrences

7. 7.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.9%

   11 occurrences

8. 8.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.3%

   10 occurrences

9. 9.Audible warning not working6.3%

   10 occurrences

10. 10.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released6.3%

    10 occurrences

11. 11.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements6.3%

    10 occurrences

12. 12.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear6.3%

    10 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha XT tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted7.1%

   145 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.8%

   98 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.1%

   83 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.5%

   51 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.3%

   48 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn2.2%

   46 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured2.1%

   44 tests

8. 8.A wheel bearing with excessive play1.9%

   38 tests

How wear changes the picture

XT pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The XT fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

23,760

Test classes

class 2: 1,921 · class 1: 126

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha XT?

84.9% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the motorcycles tested, ranking 30 of 36 motorcycle models, from 2,047 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha XT fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 23.3% of failed Yamaha XT tests, followed by "A lamp missing or inoperative" (10.7%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

23,760 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.