Yamaha X-Max 300
MotorcycleFrom 948 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm and excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 16 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 16 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 15 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 8 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 3 |
| a tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall | 3 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2020 | 95.5% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
| 2019 | 91.8% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured |
| 2018 | 94.5% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
1 earlier years
| 2017 | 88.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
Typical mileage
Half of all X-Max 300s tested had between 6,430 and 22,545 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 12,625 median miles, the X-Max 300 has 0.057 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha X-Max 300 MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha X-Max 300 has a 92.8% MOT pass rate based on 948 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha X-Max 300?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha X-Max 300 is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha X-Max 300 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha X-Max 300 is 12,625 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,430 and 22,545 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.