Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 F Abs Diversion?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 F Abs Diversion?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 F Abs Diversion?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 F Abs Diversion reliable?

Based on MOT data from 251 vehicles, the 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 F Abs Diversion has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 F Abs Diversion?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Xj 6 F Abs Diversion (2012)

251 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.7% first-time pass rate

2012 Yamaha Xj 6 F Abs Diversion

CarHunch analysed 251 real MOT records for the 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 F Abs Diversion. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2012 Yamaha XJ6 Diversion clears the MOT hurdle slightly better than average, with an 84% first-time pass rate against the UK's 80%, suggesting it's a reasonably robust middleweight despite the dangerous defect rate hitting 17.5%—worth noting if you're buying used. At 15,600 miles median, these bikes are sitting well below what you'd expect for a 12-year-old machine, which typically shows lower wear and explains the relatively clean MOT history.

The typical XJ6 racks up less than one failure per test and three advisories, pointing to minor issues rather than structural problems—common wear items like brake pads and chains rather than engine troubles. If you're shopping for one, get the service history verified and budget for routine consumables, but don't expect hidden gremlins once you own it.

We have limited data for the 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 F Abs Diversion — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

17.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.91

Over 8.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 8k–23k

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These stats describe 251 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 251 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 17.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	246	89.5%	0.93

Colour Breakdown

Based on 713 Yamaha Xj 6 F Abs Diversion vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 59.2%

422

Blue 40.8%

291

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 F Abs Diversion vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

15,600

typical

8,428

low mileage

23,359

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 F Abs Diversion vehicles fall between 8,428 and 23,359 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,428 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,428–23,359 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 F Abs Diversions sit.

⚠ Over 31,534 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Yamaha Xj 6 F Abs Diversion — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 65% of 2012 Yamaha Xj 6 F Abs Diversions are still active.

132 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 65% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.91

Avg failures per vehicle

3.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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