Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abs?

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 2018 Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abs?

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 2018 Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abs?

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 2018 Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abs reliable?

Based on MOT data from 132 vehicles, the 2018 Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abs has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.5%, 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 2018 Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abs?

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 Yp 400 Ra X Max Abs (2018)

132 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.5% first-time pass rate

2018 Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abs

CarHunch analysed 132 real MOT records for the 2018 Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abs. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.

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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.

We have limited data for the 2018 Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abs — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these cars have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

77.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

15.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.39

Over 3.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 7k–18k

For context

These stats describe 132 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 132 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.2% 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 →

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	131	77.3%	0.39

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abs 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.

10,633

typical

7,283

low mileage

18,130

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abs vehicles fall between 7,283 and 18,130 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,283 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.

✓ 7,283–18,130 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abss sit.

⚠ Over 24,475 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abs — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 53% of 2018 Yamaha Yp 400 Ra X Max Abss are still active.

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

3.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.39

Avg failures per vehicle

1.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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