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BN55 OVU

2005 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,226 mi
Last recorded40,226 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus19,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 OVU
MakeYamaha
ModelNxc 125 Cygnus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 40,226 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 38,210 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 37,607 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 36,626 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 35,723 miles

side covers missing

Pass 8 Feb 2017 34,672 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 34,672 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2016 30,851 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front mudguard missing

slight bind on front brake

Fail 29 Jan 2016 30,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front mudguard missing

Pass 7 Aug 2014 29,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

nut missing mainstand

Pass 7 Sep 2013 27,067 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,020 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight pitting/corrosion on front fork legs

Fail 17 Aug 2012 24,019 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

battery insercure

centre stand seized down

How Reliable is the Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus?

Based on 11,088 MOT tests across 1,626 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
1,778
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,626
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 484
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 150
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 118
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 98
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
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BN55 OVU is a 2005 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 19,026 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 484 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN55 OVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN55 OVU is a 2005 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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