Yamaha X-MAX 125
Real ownership data from 1,102 UK X-MAX 125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common X-MAX 125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 15.4% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 10.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 9.4% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 7.4% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4.7% |
| Wheels | major | 2.7% |
| Corrosion | major | 2.7% |
| Exhaust and emissions | dangerous | 2.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is corrosion.
X-MAX 125 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | 44,871 mi | 15,408 | 82.35% |
| 2020 | 325 | 28,744 mi | 5,703 | 83.69% |
| 2019 | 206 | 28,463 mi | 4,777 | 83.89% |
| 2018 | 332 | 28,532 mi | 4,671 | 83.24% |
| 2017 | 201 | 25,844 mi | 3,657 | 82.04% |
| 2011 | 7 | 17,681 mi | 2,902 | 74.51% |
| 2008 | 6 | 5,807 mi | 2,285 | 90% |
X-MAX 125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha X-MAX 125?
Across 1,102 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (15.4% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (10.1% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (9.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha X-MAX 125?
The median Yamaha X-MAX 125 in the UK has covered 28,020 miles, and typically rides about 4,562 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 15,829 and 47,224 miles.
Is the Yamaha X-MAX 125 reliable?
82.97% of Yamaha X-MAX 125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.03 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,102 Yamaha X-MAX 125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.