Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Yamaha Xj 6 N?

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 2013 Yamaha Xj 6 N?

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 2013 Yamaha Xj 6 N?

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 2013 Yamaha Xj 6 N reliable?

Based on MOT data from 197 vehicles, the 2013 Yamaha Xj 6 N has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.2%, 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 2013 Yamaha Xj 6 N?

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 N (2013)

197 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.2% first-time pass rate

2013 Yamaha Xj 6 N

CarHunch analysed 197 real MOT records for the 2013 Yamaha Xj 6 N. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 Yamaha XJ 6 N performs right in line with the UK average, posting a first-time pass rate of 79.7% against the national benchmark of 80%, though nearly one in five bikes (19.3%) have picked up a dangerous defect at some point—worth investigating on any used example you're considering. The median mileage sits at a reasonable 15,551 miles for a ten-year-old bike, but the average of 18,462 suggests some high-milers in the mix, so check the service history carefully.

With an average of 0.96 failures and 3.9 advisories per test, these bikes reveal typical wear patterns for middleweight naked bikes of this age—nothing alarming, but they do rack up minor issues. Before you buy, ask the seller for the last three MOT certificates and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the brake system and chassis components, where most of the advisories tend to cluster.

We have limited data for the 2013 Yamaha Xj 6 N — 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

88.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

19.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.96

Over 7.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 9k–26k

For context

These stats describe 197 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 197 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.3% 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 (96%)	190	87.9%	0.99

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Yamaha Xj 6 N 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.

15,551

typical

8,748

low mileage

26,486

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Yamaha Xj 6 N vehicles fall between 8,748 and 26,486 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,748 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.

✓ 8,748–26,486 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Yamaha Xj 6 Ns sit.

⚠ Over 35,756 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Yamaha Xj 6 N — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 58% of 2013 Yamaha Xj 6 Ns are still active.

99 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* 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

7.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.96

Avg failures per vehicle

3.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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