Yamaha Cygnus X 125
Real ownership data from 5,960 UK Cygnus X 125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Cygnus X 125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Frame and structure | major | 14% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 10.3% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 6.8% |
| Corrosion | major | 6.7% |
| Controls and cables | major | 4.1% |
| Fuel system | major | 4% |
| Fork seals | fail | 3.8% |
| Electrical | user entered | 3.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fork seals.
Cygnus X 125 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 26 | 29,870 mi | 4,286 | 75.68% |
| 2015 | 37 | 17,440 mi | 2,000 | 75.61% |
| 2014 | 223 | 19,679 mi | 2,136 | 80.65% |
| 2013 | 275 | 16,970 mi | 2,008 | 81.19% |
| 2012 | 472 | 18,270 mi | 1,962 | 79.77% |
| 2011 | 485 | 18,186 mi | 1,965 | 81.06% |
| 2010 | 427 | 19,550 mi | 2,040 | 79.44% |
| 2009 | 596 | 18,154 mi | 1,715 | 78.51% |
| 2008 | 648 | 18,430 mi | 1,668 | 77.41% |
| 2007 | 678 | 19,934 mi | 1,831 | 79.25% |
| 2006 | 884 | 24,643 mi | 2,364 | 77.04% |
| 2005 | 901 | 24,863 mi | 2,408 | 77.54% |
| 2004 | 285 | 24,547 mi | 2,338 | 77.86% |
| 1997 | 6 | 12,242 mi | 584 | 75.86% |
| 1996 | 9 | 18,233 mi | 1,196 | 67.65% |
Cygnus X 125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha Cygnus X 125?
Across 5,960 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are frame and structure (14% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (10.3% of all recorded faults), fluid leaks (6.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha Cygnus X 125?
The median Yamaha Cygnus X 125 in the UK has covered 20,274 miles, and typically rides about 1,993 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,151 and 30,868 miles.
Is the Yamaha Cygnus X 125 reliable?
78.64% of Yamaha Cygnus X 125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 5,960 Yamaha Cygnus X 125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.