Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Yamaha X-Max Tech Max 125 (YP125RASP) vs Honda CBF125
The Yamaha X-Max Tech Max 125 (YP125RASP) passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBF125: 88.6% vs 73.3%, a 15.3-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Yamaha X-Max Tech Max 125 (YP125RASP) | Honda CBF125 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 88.6% | 73.3% |
| Outright fail rate | 7.2% | 16.5% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +15.1 pts | +1.1 pts |
| Engine size | 124cc | 125cc |
| Rank among all models | #1402 of 5428 | #4471 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 20,223 | 10,974 |
| MOT tests analysed | 446 | 84,425 |
| Most common failure | brakes | brakes |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
Pass rate by test year
| Test year | Yamaha X-Max Tech Max 125 (YP125RASP) | Honda CBF125 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93.0% | 74.4% |
| 2024 | 85.1% | 77.0% |
| 2025 | 89.2% | 79.0% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Yamaha X-Max Tech Max 125 (YP125RASP) | Honda CBF125 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 89.6% | 80.3% |
| 10k-20k miles | 87.5% | 68.7% |
| 20k-30k miles | 90.2% | 65.5% |
| 30k-40k miles | 88.6% | 63.9% |
| 40k-50k miles | 91.9% | 67.6% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.