Yamaha Nxc125 (2006)
2006 Yamaha Nxc125
CarHunch analysed 400 real MOT records for the 2006 Yamaha Nxc125.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 400 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
The 2006 Yamaha NXC125 passes its MOT at 81.6%, slightly above the UK average of 80%, suggesting solid baseline reliability for a nearly two-decade-old commuter bike. However, nearly one in five of these machines (19.5%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which sits right at the threshold where it becomes a genuine concern for a prospective buyer.
At nearly 20,000 miles on average, these bikes show fairly modest use for their age, yet they're still accumulating 1.51 failures and 4.6 advisories per test on average—indicating wear across multiple systems rather than isolated problem areas. Before committing to purchase, have a pre-buy inspection focus on the specific failures this model tends to rack up, since the relatively high advisory count suggests routine maintenance has been deferred on many examples.
The 2006 Yamaha Nxc125 passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (81.6%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 400 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 400 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006.
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Before you buy a 2006 Yamaha Nxc125
Based on MOT data from 400 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 3,320 Yamaha Nxc125 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Yamaha Nxc125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Yamaha Nxc125 vehicles fall between 11,700 and 25,635 miles.
2006 Yamaha Nxc125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 10% of 2006 Yamaha Nxc125s are still active.
Numbers are declining — 22 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (10% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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