Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Yamaha Xj 6 S 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 2010 Yamaha Xj 6 S 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 2010 Yamaha Xj 6 S 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 2010 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion reliable?

Based on MOT data from 529 vehicles, the 2010 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.5%, 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 2010 Yamaha Xj 6 S 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 S Diversion (2010)

529 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.5% first-time pass rate

2010 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion

CarHunch analysed 529 real MOT records for the 2010 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2010 Yamaha XJ6 S Diversion falls just shy of the UK average with a 78.3% first-time pass rate, and nearly one in five of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a higher-than-ideal figure that warrants particular attention to brake and lighting systems before purchase. The petrol variants struggle slightly more, passing at 76.5%, suggesting fuel-system or carburettor issues may be emerging on aging examples.

At just under 17,000 miles on average, these are relatively low-mileage machines for their age, yet they're still averaging nearly one failure and three advisories per test, indicating that wear and corrosion rather than heavy use is the typical culprit. Before buying, have the brakes and exhaust thoroughly inspected by a motorcycle specialist, as these two areas drive most of the failure count on this middleweight commuter bike.

The 2010 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (90.5%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ 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

90.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

18.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.93

Over 8.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

15k

Middle half: 9k–22k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3.3 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 529 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 529 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.2% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (92%)	488	89.8%	1

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,275 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 21.9%

279

Red 21.8%

278

Black 19.8%

253

Blue 19.3%

246

White 17.2%

219

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Yamaha Xj 6 S 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.

14,732

typical

9,202

low mileage

22,019

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion vehicles fall between 9,202 and 22,019 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,202 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.

✓ 9,202–22,019 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversions sit.

⚠ Over 29,725 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 68% of 2010 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversions are still active.

234 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* 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

8.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.93

Avg failures per vehicle

3.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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