Yamaha X-max 300 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Yamaha X-max 300 car check
Is the Yamaha X-max 300 reliable? We analysed 3,879 real MOT tests across 991 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha X-max 300 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha X-max 300.
Yamaha X-max 300 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha X-max 300. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha X-max 300 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha X-max 300 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha X-max 300 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha X-max 300 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Yamaha X-max 300 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha X-max 300 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha X-max 300 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha X-max 300 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 239 | 92.5% | 4,370 | 9,415 | 20,738 |
| 2020 | 340 | 92.6% | 3,952 | 9,284 | 18,850 |
| 2019 | 558 | 93.5% | 4,373 | 10,028 | 20,168 |
| 2018 | 1,315 | 94.4% | 5,428 | 11,159 | 18,160 |
| 2017 | 1,357 | 92.9% | 5,175 | 10,374 | 18,458 |
How Long Does a Yamaha X-max 300 Last?
Based on 991 Yamaha X-max 300 vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha X-max 300 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha X-max 300 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha X-max 300
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.4% MOT pass rate from 1,315 tests
92.5% MOT pass rate from 239 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha X-max 300 is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.4% across 1,315 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha X-max 300 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha X-max 300 THIS CAR | 93.4% | 3,879 | 10,486 mi | — yrs |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 86.5% | 175,313 | 16,232 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha FZS600 | 85% | 157,659 | 22,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha XJR1300 | 88.8% | 107,128 | 16,836 mi | 27 yrs |
| Renault Clio Dynamique Nav DCI | 82.3% | 1,444 | 63,785 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha X-max 300 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Yamaha X-max 300Should you buy a used Yamaha X-max 300?
The Yamaha X-max 300 has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.4% across 3,879 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Yamaha X-max 300 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Yamaha X-max 300 owner drives around 1,640 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.