MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : Yamaha : XJ
Yamaha XJ
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1982 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 1984 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1985 | 2 | 50% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1989 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1990 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 1991 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
| 1992 | 3 | 33.33% | Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. |
| 1993 | 3 | 66.67% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 1994 | 3 | 66.67% | Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar. |
| 1995 | 8 | 62.5% | Wheel bearing excessively rough. |
| 1996 | 10 | 100% | n/a |
| 1997 | 10 | 70% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% | Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. |
| 2001 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2009 | 6 | 66.67% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 2010 | 27 | 88.89% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
| 2011 | 10 | 90% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 2012 | 12 | 75% | Tyre tread depth too low. |
| 2013 | 98 | 87.76% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2014 | 241 | 86.72% | Tyre tread depth too low. |
| 2015 | 39 | 89.74% | Brake performance unable to be tested. |
| 2016 | 20 | 95% | Tyre tread depth too low. |
| 2017 | 6 | 100% | n/a |
| 2018 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2020 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. |
Tests: 517
Average Yamaha XJ pass rate: 86.27%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Tyre tread depth too low. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 18% |
| 2 | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. | 4.8.2(a)(ii) | Major | 15% |
| 3 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 8% |
| 4 | Transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn. | 6.1.7(c)(i) | Major | 6% |
| 5 | Tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned, likely to cause sudden deflation of the tyre. | 5.2.3(j) | Dangerous | 4% |
| 6 | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. | 4.3.2(a)(iii) | Dangerous | 4% |
| 7 | Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar. | 2.2.1(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 4% |
| 8 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 4% |
| 9 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. | 1.1.13(a) | Dangerous | 4% |
| 10 | Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps. | 4.7.2(a) | Major | 4% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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