YAMAHA WR 125 X2013 · 0.1L Petrol

The 2013 Yamaha WR 125 X holds a current MOT valid until 9 June 2026, having passed its most recent test on 9 June 2025 at 20,071 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a gradual accumulation of minor advisories rather than a clean bill of health. The 2025 test flagged four advisories, including a light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber, a slightly loose drive chain, and corrosion noted on the central lower motorcycle structure. While the tester confirmed structural rigidity was not significantly reduced, the presence of corrosion on a 13-year-old machine warrants closer inspection. The drive chain advisory suggests either adjustment was deferred or the chain and sprockets are approaching replacement. The shock absorber oil misting is not a failure, but it indicates the damper is beginning to seep, which can progress to reduced damping performance if left unaddressed. The mileage pattern tells a story of very light use. The bike covered just 767 miles between the June 2025 test and the previous May 2024 test, and only 454 miles between May 2024 and April 2023. Over its 13-year life, the recorded mileage of 20,071 equates to roughly 1,544 miles per year, well below average for a 125cc machine. Such low annual mileage can mean extended periods of standing, which carries its own risks. Fuel left sitting in the carburettor or injection system can cause blockages, and tyres and seals may perish from age rather than wear. The gap between the October 2021 test at 15,450 miles and the April 2022 test at 16,522 miles shows a modest 1,072 miles covered in six months, but the subsequent years show a marked slowdown in usage. A buyer should focus on the areas the MOT record repeatedly highlights. The front end deserves particular attention. The 2024 advisory for a notchy steering head bearing, combined with the 2025 advisory for a misting front shock absorber, suggests the front suspension has seen little attention. Have the steering head bearings been inspected and re-greased, and is the fork oil serviceable? The 2022 advisory for a slightly distorted front bead rim should prompt a careful check for trueing or replacement, as a compromised rim can affect tyre seating and handling. The drive chain, flagged as loose in 2025, needs to be checked for correct tension, lubrication, and sprocket wear. A loose chain on a low-mileage bike often points to neglect rather than use. The missing chain guard from 2022 should also be confirmed as refitted, since its absence accelerates chain and sprocket wear and poses a safety risk. The corrosion advisory on the central lower structure in 2025 is the most significant flag. Even though the tester deemed structural rigidity acceptable, corrosion on a motorcycle frame can be deceptive, particularly on a supermoto-style machine that may have been ridden in wet or gritty conditions. A hands-on inspection should examine the frame welds, the swingarm pivot area, and any cross-members for pitting or flaking. The exhaust noise advisory from 2024 should be checked against current condition, as a deteriorating silencer or exhaust joint can affect both emissions compliance and engine performance. Overall, this is a lightly used machine with a current MOT, but the pattern of accumulating advisories suggests routine maintenance may have been deferred. A thorough pre-purchase inspection covering the front suspension, chain and sprockets, frame corrosion, and fuel system condition is strongly recommended.