Yamaha Nxc125 (2010)
2010 Yamaha Nxc125
CarHunch analysed 261 real MOT records for the 2010 Yamaha Nxc125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Yamaha NXC125 passes its MOT on the first attempt 85% of the time, which beats the UK average of 80% and suggests generally solid reliability for a 14-year-old commuter bike. However, just over a quarter of these machines (26.4%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—a higher-than-comfortable figure that warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
At 13,324 miles median mileage, these bikes show relatively light use for their age, which partly explains the respectable pass rate. The average vehicle picks up 1.25 failures and 4.1 advisories per test, pointing to wear on consumables and minor systems rather than catastrophic problems—budget for routine maintenance, but don't expect major engine work if you buy one that's been looked after.
What to check before buying a 2010 Yamaha Nxc125
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 26.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Yamaha Nxc125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Yamaha Nxc125 vehicles fall between 7,281 and 21,857 miles.
2010 Yamaha Nxc125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 50 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (23% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Yamaha Nxc125
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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23.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.3%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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17.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11.2%
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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10.4%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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10.2%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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