Yamaha XVS MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

2.1 points above the fleet average of 86.5%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha XVS 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 requirements22.9%

   27 occurrences

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm10.2%

   12 occurrences

3. 3.Audible warning not working8.5%

   10 occurrences

4. 4.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre7.6%

   9 occurrences

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

   8 occurrences

6. 6.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements6.8%

   8 occurrences

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.9%

   7 occurrences

8. 8.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED4.2%

   5 occurrences

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

   5 occurrences

10. 10.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.2%

    5 occurrences

11. 11.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements4.2%

    5 occurrences

12. 12.A tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber4.2%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha XVS tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted13.3%

   249 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.9%

   147 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.8%

   52 tests

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.8%

   33 tests

5. 5.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured1.7%

   31 tests

6. 6.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.1%

   21 tests

7. 7.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre1.0%

   19 tests

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake0.9%

   17 tests

How wear changes the picture

XVS pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The XVS fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

15,468

Test classes

class 2: 1,846 · class 1: 24

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha XVS?

88.7% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the motorcycles tested, ranking 19 of 36 motorcycle models, from 1,870 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha XVS fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 22.9% of failed Yamaha XVS tests, followed by "Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm" (10.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

15,468 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.