2019 Yamaha YZF R125 0.1L Petrol · EN19 JXC

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a period of reactive maintenance regarding critical safety components. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 9,947 miles, the preceding history reveals a series of significant failures within a very short window. The trend is unstable, as the bike suffered multiple mechanical failures related to steering and braking in just a few months, suggesting that faults were only addressed when forced by a tester rather than through preventative care. At 9,947 miles over seven years, the motorcycle shows low annual usage, averaging approximately 1,421 miles per year. However, the data indicates a period of intense activity between March 2024 at 8,656 miles and March 2025 at 9,945 miles, where over 1,300 miles were covered in a single year. This recent usage correlates with the degradation of the steering headbearing and brake components, indicating that the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods previously, leading to component seizure or seizure. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the steering head assembly and fork yoke. The records from March and June 2025 highlight critical failures including an insecure offside front fork yoke, missing bolts on the nearside yoke, and a failing steering headbearing. These are serious structural and mechanical risks that directly affect motorcycle handling. The buyer should verify that all yoke bolts are now properly torqued and that the steering rotates smoothly without the notchiness or stiffness recorded in previous tests. The braking system and drivetrain also require scrutiny. The rear brake pads were flagged as being near the limit in both 2024 and early 2025, indicating a lack of routine inspections. The drive chain was also noted as loose or worn across multiple tests in 2025, necessitating a check for proper tensioning and sprocket wear. Additionally, the presence of an Engine Management Light in March 2025 suggests an underlying electronic or sensor issue that was not explicitly confirmed as resolved in the subsequent pass record.