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1993 Yamaha Xj MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xj models manufactured in 1993, based on 136 real MOT test results.

66.9%
Pass Rate
33.1%
Fail Rate
136
Total Tests
36,235
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1993 Yamaha Xj MOT Analysis

The 1993 Yamaha Xj has an MOT pass rate of 66.9% based on 136 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 36,235 miles on the odometer. With a 33.1% failure rate, the 1993 Xj is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1993 Yamaha Xj is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 2.9% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Motorcycle brakes is the second most common issue at 1.5%.

Top failures specific to 1993 models only. The overall Xj page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 2.9%
Motorcycle brakes 1.5%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors2.9%4
2Motorcycle Brakes1.5%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 36,235 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.81% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.41% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.812.9%4
Motorcycle brakes0.411.5%2

Mileage Statistics

36,235
Mean
28,456
Median
13,800
25th Percentile
52,446
75th Percentile
9.13% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1993 Yamaha Xj has an MOT pass rate of 66.9% based on 136 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 36,235 miles on the odometer. With a 33.1% failure rate, the 1993 Xj is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1993 Yamaha Xj, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lamps and reflectors: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 36,235 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 2.9% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 2.9% of MOT failures on 1993 Yamaha Xj models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Motorcycle brakes — 1.5% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 1.5% of MOT failures on 1993 Yamaha Xj models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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