Yamaha X-Max 125 ABS MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

3.8 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha X-Max 125 ABS tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements37.3%

   28 occurrences

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm28.0%

   21 occurrences

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely21.3%

   16 occurrences

4. 4.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps16.0%

   12 occurrences

5. 5.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps13.3%

   10 occurrences

6. 6.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn12.0%

   9 occurrences

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution9.3%

   7 occurrences

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play6.7%

   5 occurrences

9. 9.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED5.3%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.A tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall4.0%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.Exhaust system leaking or insecure4.0%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.A main load-bearing structural member fractured or deformed such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced4.0%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha X-Max 125 ABS tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm10.4%

   62 tests

2. 2.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured8.5%

   51 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.4%

   50 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely8.0%

   48 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution7.9%

   47 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn6.9%

   41 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play5.0%

   30 tests

8. 8.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.4.5%

   27 tests

What gets tested

The X-Max 125 ABS fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

33,727

Test classes

class 1: 573 · class 2: 25

Compare within the range

Other Yamaha motorcycles

• Yamaha MT83.8% raw
• Yamaha GPD125-A NMAX 125 ABS80.8% raw
• Yamaha YZF R189.4%
• Yamaha YZF73.9%
• Yamaha YBR70.5%
• Yamaha XSR88.9% raw
• All Yamaha motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha X-Max 125 ABS?

82.8% unadjusted, from 598 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha X-Max 125 ABS fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 37.3% of failed Yamaha X-Max 125 ABS tests, followed by "Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm" (28.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha X-Max 125 ABS usually have at its MOT?

33,727 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.