Yamaha YP 400 R X-MAX
Real ownership data from 105 UK YP 400 R 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 R X-MAX problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 9.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 7.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 5.5% |
| Brakes | major | 2.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 2.5% |
| Suspension | major | 1.7% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 0.8% |
| Controls and cables | major | 0.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
YP 400 R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 14 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 13 | 20,243 mi | 1,598 | 68.42% |
| 2013 | 69 | 18,127 mi | 1,980 | 86.5% |
YP 400 R X-MAX questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha YP 400 R X-MAX?
Across 105 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (9.3% of all recorded faults), tyres (7.6% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (5.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha YP 400 R X-MAX?
The median Yamaha YP 400 R X-MAX in the UK has covered 18,786 miles, and typically rides about 1,836 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 11,414 and 26,346 miles.
Is the Yamaha YP 400 R X-MAX reliable?
85.6% of Yamaha YP 400 R X-MAX MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.55 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 105 Yamaha YP 400 R X-MAX motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.