2017 Yamaha GPD125-A Nmax 125 ABS 0.1L Petrol · LD67 FGA

The most recent official DVSA MOT test for this 2017 Yamaha NMAX 125 ABS was conducted on 7 March 2024 and the result was a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This is consistent with the two prior tests in October 2022 and October 2021, both of which also passed without any recorded defects. The absence of advisories across three consecutive examinations suggests that the previous owner has maintained the machine diligently, addressing wear items proactively rather than allowing borderline components to deteriorate to failure point. The stable pattern of clean passes is a reassuring indicator, particularly for a scooter of this age, although it should be noted that the MOT schedule for this class of vehicle is biennial, meaning the 2024 test is the most recent official roadworthiness verification available and any test due in 2026 has not yet been recorded. With 59,572 miles recorded over approximately nine years of service, the annual usage rate works out at around 6,619 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a commuter scooter of this class. This mileage is neither excessively high nor indicative of long-term standing, so the drivetrain, brakes, and suspension should have seen regular operational use rather than suffering from prolonged inactivity. However, the gap between the 2021 and 2022 tests and the subsequent 2024 test suggests either a missed 2023 examination or a delay in presenting the vehicle for testing, which is common with privately used scooters. Given that the engine, transmission, and CVT system on an NMAX of this vintage and mileage will have completed significant work cycles, the mechanical condition of the variator rollers, drive belt, clutch shoes, and rear final drive should be regarded as items approaching or past their service intervals regardless of what the MOT history alone suggests. Given the clean MOT history and the moderate annual mileage, a prospective buyer should focus inspection efforts on age and wear-related items that are not necessarily captured within MOT defect criteria. Tyre condition warrants close attention, particularly sidewall perishing and cracking from age-related rubber degradation, as NMAX tyres can harden and lose grip well before the tread depth approaches the legal limit, especially if the scooter has been stored outdoors. The 12-volt battery, being approximately nine years old, is almost certainly due for replacement if it has not already been changed, and a load test or voltage check under cranking conditions should be performed. Brake discs on a scooter of this mileage often show lipping and surface corrosion from urban stop-start use, so both the front disc and the rear drum or disc assembly should be inspected for binding calipers, uneven pad wear, and any signs of fluid leakage from the ABS modulator or master cylinder. A practical test ride should be carried out with particular attention to the operation of the ABS system during controlled braking, listening for any hydraulic pump cycling anomalies or warning light illumination on the dash. The suspension should be compressed and released to check for hydraulic noise, and the rear shock should be inspected for leakage given the high mileage and nine-year service life. Fluid servicing is overdue on calendar age alone, so the engine oil, gearbox oil, coolant if applicable, and brake fluid should all be treated as due for renewal, with brake fluid being particularly susceptible to moisture absorption and a corresponding reduction in boiling point. Finally, verify the service book history and any documentation for replacement of the drive belt, variator components, spark plug, and air filter, as these are scheduled maintenance items on the NMAX at intervals that will have been reached several times over during the recorded mileage.