Model report · 2005–2025
YAMAHA TMAX
499cc
Petrol
Class 2
86.0%
first-time pass rate
8.4%
failed outright
17,613
median miles at test
143
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the TMAX's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%
A low-mileage TMAX passes first time 91.7% of the time; by 20k that's 75.0%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a TMAX
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
8 | 33.3 |
| suspension |
|
4 | 16.7 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 16.7 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 12.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 8.3 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 4.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 4.2 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 4.2 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.