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Yamaha Ybr vs Yamaha Xjr1300: MOT reliability compared

Updated 05 September 2026.

11.1%
Yamaha Xjr1300 MOT failure rate, 11.3 pts lower than Yamaha Ybr

Yamaha Xjr1300 is the more reliable MOT performer: 11.1% of Yamaha Xjr1300 MOTs fail versus 22.4% for Yamaha Ybr, a 11.3 point gap.

MetricYamaha YbrYamaha Xjr1300
MOT failure rate22.4%11.1%
Tests analysed112,984109,326
Most common failureLamps & electrical (26.1%)Brakes (17.6%)

Questions and answers

Which is more reliable, Yamaha Ybr or Yamaha Xjr1300?

Yamaha Xjr1300 is the more reliable MOT performer: 11.1% of Yamaha Xjr1300 MOTs fail versus 22.4% for Yamaha Ybr, a 11.3 point gap.

What is the MOT failure rate of the Yamaha Ybr?

22.4% of Yamaha Ybr MOT tests result in a failure, from 112,984 tests.

What is the MOT failure rate of the Yamaha Xjr1300?

11.1% of Yamaha Xjr1300 MOT tests result in a failure, from 109,326 tests.

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Yamaha Ybr common MOT failures and failure rateYamaha Xjr1300 common MOT failures and failure rate