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EF09 NKE

2009 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,148 mi
Last recorded21,148 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus12,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 NKE
MakeYamaha
ModelNxc 125 Cygnus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 21,148 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 19,504 miles

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

Head light insecure may affect adjustment

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Centre stand securing nut missing

Fail 8 Jul 2024 19,504 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Head light insecure may affect adjustment

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Centre stand securing nut missing

Fail 25 Jun 2024 19,379 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 19,361 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 11,212 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 11,212 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 9,215 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 9,215 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 37,670 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,160 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2017 31,646 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 29,937 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 27,717 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 16,171 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 16,171 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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EF09 NKE is a 2009 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 12,016 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 EF09 NKE, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF09 NKE is a 2009 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus, first registered on 4 July 2009.

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