Yamaha Xsr Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Yamaha Xsr car check
Is the Yamaha Xsr reliable? We analysed 16,074 real MOT tests across 3,140 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Xsr is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Xsr.
Yamaha Xsr Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Xsr. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Xsr MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Xsr to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Xsr Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha Xsr models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Yamaha Xsr Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Xsr owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Xsr MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Xsr year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 51 | 94.1% | 1,756 | 3,676 | 6,418 |
| 2021 | 278 | 91.7% | 2,150 | 4,136 | 7,104 |
| 2020 | 900 | 91.4% | 3,077 | 5,110 | 7,898 |
| 2019 | 1,118 | 91.1% | 3,469 | 6,007 | 9,927 |
| 2018 | 2,185 | 89.8% | 3,882 | 6,525 | 10,877 |
| 2017 | 4,666 | 90.3% | 4,364 | 7,630 | 12,828 |
| 2016 | 6,613 | 90.2% | 4,452 | 7,981 | 12,897 |
| 2015 | 54 | 81.5% | 3,288 | 11,998 | 19,917 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Xsr Last?
Based on 3,140 Yamaha Xsr vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Xsr Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Xsr MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha Xsr
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.1% MOT pass rate from 51 tests
81.5% MOT pass rate from 54 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Xsr is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.1% across 51 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha Xsr Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Xsr THIS CAR | 90.3% | 16,074 | 7,205 mi | 10 yrs |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 86.5% | 175,313 | 16,232 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha FZS600 | 85% | 157,659 | 22,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha XJR1300 | 88.8% | 107,128 | 16,836 mi | 27 yrs |
| Suzuki Sv 650 AL7 | 90.6% | 5,754 | 10,918 mi | 10 yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Xsr outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Yamaha XsrShould you buy a used Yamaha Xsr?
The Yamaha Xsr has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.3% across 16,074 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Yamaha Xsr with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Yamaha Xsr owner drives around 864 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Yamaha Xsr models stay on UK roads for around 10 years. If you're buying one that's already well within that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.