YAMAHA CYGNUS X
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CYGNUS X passes first time 92.4% of the time; by 20k that's 68.3%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a CYGNUS X
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
15 | 28.3 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
13 | 24.5 |
| steering and suspension |
|
10 | 18.9 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
6 | 11.3 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 5.7 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 3.8 |
| steering |
|
1 | 1.9 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
1 | 1.9 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 1.9 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 1.9 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the CYGNUS X beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the CYGNUS X.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2009 (83.6% pass). Weakest: 2009 (83.6%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.