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VN12 HBD

2012 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,440 mi
Last recorded41,440 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion13,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 HBD
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 6 S Diversion
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 41,440 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 37,868 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 37,868 miles

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 30,410 miles

luggage rack poorly mounted and cracked

Pass 16 May 2019 22,184 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 18,456 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 17,761 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 16,680 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 May 2015 15,334 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion?

Based on 10,218 MOT tests across 1,125 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
1,087
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
1,125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 89
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Drive chain excessively loose 20
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VN12 HBD is a 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 13,550 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN12 HBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN12 HBD is a 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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