Yamaha XJ6
Real ownership data from 4,567 UK XJ6 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XJ6 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | major | 3% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 2.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.4% |
| Other | dangerous | 1.9% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 1.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 1.2% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 1.1% |
| Controls and cables | major | 0.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is other.
XJ6 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12 | 7,358 mi | 310 | 100% |
| 2014 | 76 | 13,770 mi | 1,194 | 91.71% |
| 2013 | 625 | 21,746 mi | 1,722 | 86.97% |
| 2012 | 743 | 23,468 mi | 1,807 | 86.32% |
| 2011 | 731 | 21,608 mi | 1,698 | 86.99% |
| 2010 | 1,517 | 21,654 mi | 1,508 | 86.13% |
| 2009 | 854 | 21,743 mi | 1,542 | 85.13% |
XJ6 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha XJ6?
Across 4,567 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (3% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (2.8% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (2.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha XJ6?
The median Yamaha XJ6 in the UK has covered 22,062 miles, and typically rides about 1,622 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,824 and 34,248 miles.
Is the Yamaha XJ6 reliable?
86.24% of Yamaha XJ6 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.64 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 4,567 Yamaha XJ6 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.