Yamaha Xmax vs Piaggio X9

The Yamaha Xmax passes its MOT first time more often than the Piaggio X9: 77.1% vs 77.0%, a 0.1-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Yamaha Xmax	Piaggio X9
First-time pass rate	77.1%	77.0%
Outright fail rate	15.7%	17.5%
Median miles at test	12,886	12,186
MOT tests analysed	1,404	21,703
Most common failure	brakes	steering and suspension

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.

YAMAHA XMAX 77.1% pass · 1,404 tests PIAGGIO X9 77.0% pass · 21.7k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.