Yamaha X-Max 125 (YP125RA) MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

1.2 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 (YP125RA) 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 requirements33.8%

   22 occurrences

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm32.3%

   21 occurrences

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution26.2%

   17 occurrences

4. 4.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps18.5%

   12 occurrences

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely15.4%

   10 occurrences

6. 6.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn10.8%

   7 occurrences

7. 7.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps9.2%

   6 occurrences

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play7.7%

   5 occurrences

9. 9.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released4.6%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.A tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall4.6%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.A wheel bearing excessively rough3.1%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.1%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha X-Max 125 (YP125RA) tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm9.0%

   51 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.5%

   31 tests

3. 3.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured5.1%

   29 tests

4. 4.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn5.1%

   29 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.8%

   27 tests

6. 6.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.9%

   22 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.5%

   14 tests

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.1%

   12 tests

What gets tested

The X-Max 125 (YP125RA) fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

26,553

Test classes

class 1: 545 · class 2: 23

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha X-Max 125 (YP125RA)?

85.4% unadjusted, from 568 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha X-Max 125 (YP125RA) fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 33.8% of failed Yamaha X-Max 125 (YP125RA) tests, followed by "Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm" (32.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha X-Max 125 (YP125RA) usually have at its MOT?

26,553 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.