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Yamaha Xj (2013)

158 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.2% first-time pass rate

2013 Yamaha Xj

CarHunch analysed 158 real MOT records for the 2013 Yamaha Xj. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2013 Yamaha XJ outperforms the UK average with an 89.2% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, suggesting these bikes are well-maintained overall. However, 16.5% have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful concern for a buyer—worth a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

At just under 12,800 miles median, these machines show light usage for their age, which typically supports reliability. The average bike racks up 0.82 failures and 3.1 advisories per test, pointing to minor wear items rather than systemic problems—but budget for routine maintenance like brake pads and fluid checks before your first ride.

Average reliability 9.2% above UK average
89.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
12,770
typical mileage
6,671–20,101 middle half
16.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.82
avg MOT failures per car
over 7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2013 Yamaha Xj

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Yamaha Xj vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,671
low mileage
12,770
typical
20,101
high mileage

Half of all 2013 Yamaha Xj vehicles fall between 6,671 and 20,101 miles.

2013 Yamaha Xj — Still on the Road

85 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.

36 85 2016 2025

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

MOT History Averages

7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.82
Avg failures per vehicle
3.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Yamaha Xj

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 35.9%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 27.7%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 25%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 19.4%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 12.6%
    Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 11.2%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 10.6%
    Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
  • 9.9%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Yamaha Xj:

2014