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2004 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Nxc 125 Cygnus models manufactured in 2004, based on 375 real MOT test results.

75.7%
Pass Rate
24.3%
Fail Rate
375
Total Tests
21,974
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2004 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus MOT Analysis

The 2004 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus has an MOT pass rate of 75.7% based on 375 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 21,974 miles on the odometer. With a 24.3% failure rate, the 2004 Nxc 125 Cygnus is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2004 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 1.3% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Motorcycle steering is the second most common issue at 0.5%. Motorcycle structure and attachments follows at 0.5%.

Top failures specific to 2004 models only. The overall Nxc 125 Cygnus page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 1.3%
Motorcycle steering 0.5%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 0.5%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors1.3%5
2Motorcycle Steering0.5%2
3Motorcycle Structure And Attachments0.5%2
4Motorcycle Brakes0.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 21,974 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.61% per 10K miMotorcycle steering0.24% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.24% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.12% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.611.3%5
Motorcycle steering0.240.5%2
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.240.5%2
Motorcycle brakes0.120.3%1

Mileage Statistics

21,974
Mean
19,476
Median
15,116
25th Percentile
25,911
75th Percentile
11.06% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2004 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus has an MOT pass rate of 75.7% based on 375 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 21,974 miles on the odometer. With a 24.3% failure rate, the 2004 Nxc 125 Cygnus is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2004 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lamps and reflectors: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 21,974 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 1.3% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 1.3% of MOT failures on 2004 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Motorcycle steering — 0.5% of failures

Motorcycle steering issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 2004 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 0.5% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 2004 Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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