Yamaha X-MAX 300
Real ownership data from 1,184 UK X-MAX 300 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common X-MAX 300 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4.9% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4.1% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 4.1% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 1.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 1% |
| Other | dangerous | 0.7% |
| Controls and cables | major | 0.5% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 0.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
X-MAX 300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25 | 7,260 mi | 1,696 | 96.3% |
| 2021 | 171 | 12,847 mi | 2,316 | 92.42% |
| 2020 | 162 | 12,583 mi | 1,995 | 91.45% |
| 2019 | 189 | 12,584 mi | 2,146 | 93.02% |
| 2018 | 329 | 15,279 mi | 1,874 | 93.96% |
| 2017 | 308 | 14,824 mi | 2,050 | 92.46% |
X-MAX 300 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha X-MAX 300?
Across 1,184 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (4.9% of all recorded faults), tyres (4.1% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (4.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha X-MAX 300?
The median Yamaha X-MAX 300 in the UK has covered 14,009 miles, and typically rides about 1,990 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,584 and 25,644 miles.
Is the Yamaha X-MAX 300 reliable?
92.98% of Yamaha X-MAX 300 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.49 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,184 Yamaha X-MAX 300 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.