[Confirmed Fix] Bought a secondhand Yamaha Black X Max 250, PIN code missing

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Flyingmonk
Member since July 2022 • 76 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Yamaha Black X Max 250 for making new keys?

Posted on May 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1645 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha Black X Max 250. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 08, 2025

Replies (3)

Goldeneye
Member • 80 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Yamaha Black X Max 250, following this thread.

May 08, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 108 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Yamaha Black X Max 250. Giving it a go myself.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 92 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Yamaha Black X Max 250.

May 10, 2025 Reply

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