Mash XY
Real ownership data from 155 UK XY motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XY problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.1% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 4.6% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 2% |
| Other | major | 2% |
| Controls and cables | major | 1.5% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 1.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
XY mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 13 | 4,557 mi | 749 | 82.14% |
| 2017 | 37 | 4,988 mi | 374 | 86.31% |
| 2016 | 54 | 6,018 mi | 617 | 86.52% |
| 2015 | 47 | 6,199 mi | 346 | 88.35% |
XY questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Mash XY?
Across 155 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (6.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.6% of all recorded faults), fluid leaks (2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Mash XY?
The median Mash XY in the UK has covered 5,783 miles, and typically rides about 458 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,984 and 9,474 miles.
Is the Mash XY reliable?
86.86% of Mash XY MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.22 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 155 Mash XY motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.