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GK08 XYT

2008 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,018 mi
Last recorded26,018 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus12,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XYT
MakeYamaha
ModelNxc 125 Cygnus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 26,018 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 26,018 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 19,861 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lateral play in swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 19,861 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy notched in centre of steering (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lateral play in swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 19,861 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 12,781 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 10,459 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 9,652 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 9,560 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 9,307 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 9,042 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 8,787 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 8,754 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 8,559 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 8,351 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 8,302 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 8,104 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 7,589 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 6,815 miles

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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GK08 XYT is a 2008 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 12,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK08 XYT, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK08 XYT registered?

GK08 XYT is a 2008 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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