Yamaha NXC125 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

7.2 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha NXC125 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements26.9%

   21 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely24.4%

   19 occurrences

3. 3.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre14.1%

   11 occurrences

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm12.8%

   10 occurrences

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake12.8%

   10 occurrences

6. 6.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released10.3%

   8 occurrences

7. 7.Audible warning not working10.3%

   8 occurrences

8. 8.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.7%

   6 occurrences

9. 9.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement6.4%

   5 occurrences

10. 10.A wheel bearing with excessive play6.4%

    5 occurrences

11. 11.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel6.4%

    5 occurrences

12. 12.A lamp missing or inoperative5.1%

    4 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha NXC125 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely11.9%

   61 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.5%

   54 tests

3. 3.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play5.7%

   29 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.9%

   25 tests

5. 5.A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened4.7%

   24 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured4.3%

   22 tests

7. 7.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.3.9%

   20 tests

8. 8.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre3.7%

   19 tests

How wear changes the picture

NXC125 pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The NXC125 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

23,769

Test classes

class 1: 505 · class 2: 7

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha NXC125?

79.3% unadjusted, from 512 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha NXC125 fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 26.9% of failed Yamaha NXC125 tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (24.4%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha NXC125 usually have at its MOT?

23,769 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.