Yamaha YP 400 RA X-MAX
Real ownership data from 335 UK YP 400 RA X-MAX motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common YP 400 RA X-MAX problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 8.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5.7% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 4.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4% |
| Suspension | major | 2.2% |
| Other | dangerous | 1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | dangerous | 0.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 0.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
YP 400 RA X-MAX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18 | 14,336 mi | 3,176 | 97.06% |
| 2020 | 50 | 9,822 mi | 1,782 | 88.06% |
| 2019 | 54 | 10,796 mi | 1,347 | 93.59% |
| 2018 | 134 | 15,428 mi | 2,650 | 87.79% |
| 2017 | 55 | 15,580 mi | 2,931 | 89.01% |
| 2016 | 23 | 19,443 mi | 785 | 83.33% |
YP 400 RA X-MAX questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha YP 400 RA X-MAX?
Across 335 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (8.1% of all recorded faults), tyres (5.7% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (4.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha YP 400 RA X-MAX?
The median Yamaha YP 400 RA X-MAX in the UK has covered 13,698 miles, and typically rides about 2,283 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,537 and 25,169 miles.
Is the Yamaha YP 400 RA X-MAX reliable?
89.24% of Yamaha YP 400 RA X-MAX MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.57 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 335 Yamaha YP 400 RA X-MAX motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.