1986 MZ ETZ125 0.1L Petrol · D764 VGM

The 1986 MZ ETZ125 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 26 November 2024 at 28,615 miles which returned a pass with no defects recorded. The preceding annual tests in November 2023 and November 2022 also passed cleanly at identical mileage, showing no worsening mechanical faults across the recent record. The odometer has remained fixed at 28,615 miles across every test from 2 November 2021 through to the 2024 examination, indicating the machine has covered negligible distance in the last three years. At roughly 715 miles per year over its 40-year life, this is exceptionally low use for a two-wheeled vehicle of this era. The only blemish is a failed test on 4 November 2022 at the same 28,615 miles with no defects listed, rectified by a pass just two weeks later on 18 November 2022, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical defect. A buyer should still physically inspect the ETZ125 for age-related corrosion on the frame and cycle parts, given its 1986 manufacture and likely prolonged static storage. The single-cylinder two-stroke drivetrain and cable-operated brakes demand hands-on checks for seized control cables, perished rubber, and hardened suspension bushes that a clean MOT will not expose. Despite the unbroken pass record since late 2022, the stationary mileage means fluids, wheel bearings, and the exhaust system may have degraded through inactivity rather than wear. A pre-purchase inspection should prioritise structural integrity around the steering head and swinging arm pivots, plus confirmation that the ignition and carburation remain serviceable after years of minimal running.