Yamaha MAXIM
Real ownership data from 115 UK MAXIM motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common MAXIM problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 14% |
| Brakes | major | 8.2% |
| Suspension | major | 4.1% |
| Tyres | major | 4% |
| Other | major | 3.6% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 2% |
| Electrical | fail | 1.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
MAXIM mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 | 26,414 mi | 365 | 84.85% |
| 1986 | 9 | 21,633 mi | 370 | 80% |
| 1985 | 45 | 22,664 mi | 462 | 82.15% |
| 1983 | 5 | 29,871 mi | 391 | 93.33% |
| 1982 | 18 | 25,296 mi | 219 | 78.95% |
| 1981 | 12 | 31,686 mi | 256 | 78.65% |
MAXIM questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha MAXIM?
Across 115 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (14% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.2% of all recorded faults), suspension (4.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha MAXIM?
The median Yamaha MAXIM in the UK has covered 26,583 miles, and typically rides about 309 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 17,448 and 35,189 miles.
Is the Yamaha MAXIM reliable?
81.15% of Yamaha MAXIM MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.92 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 115 Yamaha MAXIM motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.