Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abs (2018)
2018 Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abs
CarHunch analysed 132 real MOT records for the 2018 Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abs. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Yamaha X-Max 400 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.5%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting a few more reliability niggles than most vehicles its age. However, only 15.2% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and shouldn't deter a serious buyer.
These machines typically show just 0.39 failures and 1.5 advisories per test, indicating that when problems do arise they're usually minor maintenance items rather than structural concerns. At a median mileage of 10,633 miles, these scooters are generally treated as leisure machines rather than daily commuters—before buying, ask the seller for full service history and always have the braking system independently inspected, as that's where most scooter issues emerge.
What to check before buying a 2018 Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abs
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 131 | 77.3% | 0.39 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abs vehicles fall between 7,283 and 18,130 miles.
2018 Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abs — Still on the Road
52 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 53% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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