Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 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 2011 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 2011 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 2011 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion reliable?

Based on MOT data from 208 vehicles, the 2011 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.4%, 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 2011 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 (2011)

208 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.4% first-time pass rate

2011 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion

CarHunch analysed 208 real MOT records for the 2011 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 2011 Yamaha XJ6 S Diversion sits right at the UK average with an 80.5% first-time pass rate, suggesting typical reliability for a 13-year-old middleweight naked bike. The dangerous defect rate of 9.1% is reassuringly low, so safety-critical failures aren't a widespread concern with this model.

These bikes are running relatively light at 17,332 miles on average, which is notably low for their age and suggests many have been cherished rather than thrashed—a positive sign for longevity. With 0.74 failures and 2.5 advisories per vehicle on average, expect minor maintenance issues rather than structural problems, but budget for consumables like brakes and chain wear; check the service history carefully when buying, as neglected examples will quickly rack up advisory work.

We have limited data for the 2011 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

90.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

9.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.74

Over 7.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 8k–22k

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These stats describe 208 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 208 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.1% 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 (89%)	185	89.7%	0.81

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 2011 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.

14,341

typical

7,858

low mileage

22,296

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion vehicles fall between 7,858 and 22,296 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,858 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.

✓ 7,858–22,296 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversions sit.

⚠ Over 30,099 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversion — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 65% of 2011 Yamaha Xj 6 S Diversions are still active.

90 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 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

7.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.74

Avg failures per vehicle

2.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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