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EF08 ZWH

2008 Yamaha NXC125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,390 mi
Last recorded60,390 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha NXC12513,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 ZWH
MakeYamaha
ModelNXC125
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 60,390 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 60,253 miles

Front Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2025 55,601 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 47,972 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 45,934 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 44,283 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 42,108 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 38,770 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 33,048 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 28,022 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 28,020 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 22,821 miles

Central Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 15,593 miles

nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2015 10,964 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 9,937 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 9,937 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 6,821 miles

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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EF08 ZWH is a 2008 Yamaha NXC125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF08 ZWH, 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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EF08 ZWH is a 2008 Yamaha NXC125, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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