2018 Yamaha X-MAX 125 ABS 0.1L Petrol · HT18 CDK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding braking and suspension components. While it passed the most recent test in June 2025 at 22,728 miles, the record reveals several advisories that mirror or stem from previous failures. The presence of binding front brakes and fluctuating effort in the 2025 test indicates that the hydraulic issues identified back in 2021 have not been fully resolved, but merely managed to a passing standard. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 2,841 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between the October 2022 and June 2025 tests, during which the vehicle covered only 4,326 miles. This low-usage pattern suggests the bike may have sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, seized calipers, and corrosion on brake surfaces despite the low physical wear and tear on the drivetrain and tyres. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front shock absorber, as it progressed from a serious fluid leak at 18,389 miles to a light misting at 22,728 miles, indicating a seal that is nearing total failure. The front wheel bearing should also be checked for play or roughness to ensure the previous failure in 2021 was properly rectified. Given that both tyres were near the legal limit in the 2025 test, immediate replacement is likely required, and the brake discs should be inspected for deep pitting or scoring that could compromise the fluctuating performance of the ABS system.