[Confirmed] Any success recovering lost code from old Yamaha XMAX 125 Tech MAX keys?

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Lasertag
Member since November 2021 • 133 posts

Where's the key code stored on a Yamaha XMAX 125 Tech MAX for programming keys?

Posted on April 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha XMAX 125 Tech MAX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 17, 2025

Replies (5)

Zerocool
Member • 67 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Yamaha XMAX 125 Tech MAX. Trying this instead.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 38 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Yamaha XMAX 125 Tech MAX too!

April 18, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 125 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Yamaha XMAX 125 Tech MAX?

April 19, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 125 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Yamaha XMAX 125 Tech MAX too!

April 20, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 9 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Yamaha XMAX 125 Tech MAX.

April 21, 2025 Reply

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