Yamaha XSR
Real ownership data from 1,610 UK XSR motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XSR problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | advisory | 42.9% |
| Fluid leaks | advisory | 42.9% |
| Lights and indicators | prs | 14.3% |
XSR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 219 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 351 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 480 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 328 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 171 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 60 | — | — | — |
XSR questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha XSR?
Across 1,610 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (42.9% of all recorded faults), fluid leaks (42.9% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (14.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha XSR?
The median Yamaha XSR in the UK has covered 9,687 miles, and typically rides about 9 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,687 and 9,687 miles.
Is the Yamaha XSR reliable?
66.67% of Yamaha XSR MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.75 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,610 Yamaha XSR motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.