Yamaha XJ6
Real ownership data from 4,573 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls and cables | fail | 14% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 11.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 8.9% |
| Electrical | fail | 7.4% |
| Brakes | minor | 5.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | dangerous | 4.2% |
| Frame and structure | user entered | 1.9% |
| Fuel system | major | 1.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
XJ6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12 | 7,358 mi | 310 | 100% |
| 2014 | 76 | 13,770 mi | 1,252 | 91.33% |
| 2013 | 628 | 21,939 mi | 1,722 | 86.98% |
| 2012 | 744 | 23,630 mi | 1,806 | 86.29% |
| 2011 | 731 | 21,608 mi | 1,687 | 87.05% |
| 2010 | 1,518 | 21,828 mi | 1,500 | 86.16% |
| 2009 | 855 | 21,880 mi | 1,541 | 85.05% |
XJ6 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha XJ6?
Across 4,573 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are controls and cables (14% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (11.2% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (8.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha XJ6?
The median Yamaha XJ6 in the UK has covered 22,156 miles, and typically rides about 1,620 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,925 and 34,425 miles.
Is the Yamaha XJ6 reliable?
86.24% of Yamaha XJ6 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.01 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 4,573 Yamaha XJ6 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.