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CF08 BAU

2008 Yamaha NXC125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

16,228 mi
Last recorded16,228 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha NXC12513,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 BAU
MakeYamaha
ModelNXC125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 16,228 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 16,228 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 15,214 miles

Chassis number corroded on frame, number taken from chassis plate

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose number plate cracked (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 14,228 miles

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Chassis number taken from vin plate - chassis location corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing slightly rough - not excessive

Nearside Front Handle bar bar end insecure

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre 1.8mm -Legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate slightly loose number plate cracked (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 12,658 miles

Bike chassis number taken from plate, frame location corroded

Registration plate slightly loose number plate cracked (0.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 12,651 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake performance not tested not tested due to front brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Bike chassis number taken from chassis plate, frame location corroded

Registration plate slightly loose Rear number plate cracked (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 9,409 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 9,349 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected rear brake lever not releasing (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear brake (1.2.1 (g))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 5,184 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 39,261 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 34,969 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 30,398 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 25,675 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 20,962 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 16,892 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 6,645 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 6,637 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha NXC125?

Based on 25,875 MOT tests across 3,332 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
1,699
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
3,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 972
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 343
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 262
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 248
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 217
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CF08 BAU is a 2008 Yamaha NXC125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha NXC125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 13,498 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 NXC125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 972 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CF08 BAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha NXC125 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha NXC125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CF08 BAU is a 2008 Yamaha NXC125, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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