2017 Yamaha YZF R125 ABS 0.1L Petrol · CU67 WDP

Across all four recorded MOT tests spanning 2022 through September 2024, this YZF-R125 ABS presents a clean roadworthiness profile with no advisories, failures, or component defects logged by DVSA inspectors. Such an unblemished record for a small-capacity sports machine is reassuring, though it is worth noting that motorcycles of this class frequently see limited garage-based maintenance that never reaches the MOT database. The most recent test on 18 September 2024 confirmed a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a consistent trend of compliance that suggests the fundamental safety-critical systems, including the ABS modulator, brake assemblies, lighting, and steering head bearings, have remained within serviceable tolerances at each annual assessment. With 9,168 miles accumulated over nine years, the usage profile averages roughly 1,019 miles annually, which is notably low even for a learner-legal 125cc machine. The gap between the January 2022 test and the March 2023 test is the longest interval in the record, suggesting the bike may have seen extended periods of storage or very limited seasonal riding, possibly over a winter lay-up. Low annual mileage on a motorcycle of this type typically correlates with light mechanical wear on the engine, transmission, and braking surfaces, but it does raise the prospect of deterioration in items that suffer from standing rather than use, particularly the fuel system, battery, and any rubber components exposed to temperature cycling while the machine sits unused. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means there are no documented wear patterns to interrogate directly, so attention should focus on the areas most likely to suffer on a low-mileage sports machine. On a test ride, listen for any hesitation or misfire from cold, as carburetted or throttle-body fuelling systems can gum up during long storage, and check that the ABS warning light behaves correctly during the initial dash cycle and releases cleanly under braking. Inspect the brake discs for surface rust pitting rather than just smooth wear, examine the chain and sprockets for tight links or corrosion that suggests infrequent lubrication, and verify that the tyres, given the bike's age, are not suffering from sidewall micro-cracking due to age-hardening of the compound despite retaining legal tread. Given the limited mileage, it would also be prudent to examine the brake fluid colour, as it is a service item rarely recorded on MOT tests and dark or discoloured fluid suggests it has not been changed throughout the bike's life. Check the fork seals for any misting or oil residue on the stanchions, as prolonged standing can allow seals to dry and weep once the bike returns to active use. Finally, scrutinise the exhaust system, particularly the mounting brackets and header pipe, for any corrosion bubbling beneath the surface finish, and confirm the cooling fan on the liquid-cooled engine cuts in as expected, since electrical connectors and coolant hoses can degrade from inactivity even when the MOT history records nothing of concern.