Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Yamaha X Max Tech Max 125 (yp125rasp)?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Yamaha X Max Tech Max 125 (yp125rasp)?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Yamaha X Max Tech Max 125 (yp125rasp)?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Yamaha X Max Tech Max 125 (yp125rasp) reliable?

Based on MOT data from 222 vehicles, the 2022 Yamaha X Max Tech Max 125 (yp125rasp) has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Yamaha X Max Tech Max 125 (yp125rasp)?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha X Max Tech Max 125 (yp125rasp) (2022)

222 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Yamaha X Max Tech Max 125 (yp125rasp)

CarHunch analysed 222 real MOT records for the 2022 Yamaha X Max Tech Max 125 (yp125rasp). Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Yamaha X-Max 125 is falling short of the UK average, with a 71.6% first-time pass rate against the typical 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests this scooter encounters more issues than most vehicles at MOT time. The dangerous defect rate of 5% is reassuringly low, so safety concerns aren't a red flag for buyers.

These scooters are running around 26,490 miles on average, which is reasonable for their age, and they're generating minimal failures (0.11 per vehicle) when problems do occur. Before buying, check the full service history carefully and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the transmission and suspension—the 0.6 advisories per vehicle suggest wear patterns worth catching early.

We have limited data for the 2022 Yamaha X Max Tech Max 125 (yp125rasp) — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

93.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.11

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 10k–37k

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These stats describe 222 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 222 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 971 Yamaha X Max Tech Max 125 (yp125rasp) vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 33.2%

322

Black 31.5%

306

Green 23%

223

Maroon 12.4%

120

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Yamaha X Max Tech Max 125 (yp125rasp) vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

20,361

typical

10,211

low mileage

37,121

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Yamaha X Max Tech Max 125 (yp125rasp) vehicles fall between 10,211 and 37,121 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,211 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 10,211–37,121 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Yamaha X Max Tech Max 125 (yp125rasp)s sit.

⚠ Over 50,113 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.11

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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