Yamaha X-Max 300 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

5.1 points above 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 300 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution39.0%

   16 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements34.1%

   14 occurrences

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm34.1%

   14 occurrences

4. 4.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps12.2%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely7.3%

   3 occurrences

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play4.9%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.Any fairing or leg shield impeding steering operation4.9%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.Wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering4.9%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.A throttle control not functioning correctly4.9%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.Headlamp not securely attached4.9%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements4.9%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.A brake on any wheel grabbing severely4.9%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha X-Max 300 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution9.8%

   66 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.4%

   36 tests

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

   35 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.7%

   25 tests

5. 5.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured2.4%

   16 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn1.9%

   13 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.8%

   12 tests

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.2%

   8 tests

What gets tested

The X-Max 300 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

17,239

Test classes

class 2: 668 · class 1: 4

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha X-Max 300?

91.7% unadjusted, from 672 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha X-Max 300 fail its MOT on?

"Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution" is recorded in 39.0% of failed Yamaha X-Max 300 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (34.1%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha X-Max 300 usually have at its MOT?

17,239 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.