Yamaha XC
Real ownership data from 2,351 UK XC motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XC problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 14.5% |
| Electrical | fail | 13.1% |
| Fuel system | major | 11% |
| Frame and structure | major | 7.6% |
| Other | fail | 5.5% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 4.1% |
| Brakes | major | 2.8% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 2.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is electrical.
XC 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 | 15 | 8,035 mi | 1,750 | 92.65% |
| 2017 | 106 | 10,020 mi | 1,560 | 83.95% |
| 2016 | 367 | 11,505 mi | 1,603 | 78.52% |
| 2015 | 572 | 13,701 mi | 1,549 | 81.6% |
| 2014 | 835 | 15,001 mi | 1,652 | 78.88% |
| 2013 | 260 | 13,126 mi | 2,070 | 79.68% |
| 2012 | 53 | 10,295 mi | 1,146 | 75.91% |
| 2011 | 44 | 9,738 mi | 2,023 | 82.29% |
| 2010 | 46 | 8,956 mi | 1,985 | 76.57% |
| 2009 | 45 | 4,294 mi | 2,348 | 85.12% |
| 2008 | 5 | 8,509 mi | 1,140 | 70.83% |
XC questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha XC?
Across 2,351 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (14.5% of all recorded faults), electrical (13.1% of all recorded faults), fuel system (11% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha XC?
The median Yamaha XC in the UK has covered 13,200 miles, and typically rides about 1,646 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,562 and 23,351 miles.
Is the Yamaha XC reliable?
79.91% of Yamaha XC MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 2,351 Yamaha XC motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.