2022 Yamaha X-MAX 125 (YP125RA) 0.1L Petrol · LR22 GKG

This 2022 Yamaha X-MAX 125 carries an unblemished DVSA record across both of its recorded tests, with a pass on 15 June 2026 and a prior pass on 26 April 2025, neither of which generated any advisories or defects. The absence of any flagged items at either attendance means there is no documented pattern of component wear, corrosion, brake deterioration, suspension concern, or lighting deficiency to draw upon from the official history. While a clean two-test record is favourable, it is also a comparatively short paper trail for a machine approaching four years of age, and a prospective buyer should treat the lack of advisories as an indication that nothing obvious was found at the time of test rather than as evidence of overarching mechanical condition. At roughly 45,321 miles over a four-year life, the recorded annual accumulation works out at approximately 11,330 miles per year, which sits squarely within normal expectations for a commuter-class 125cc scooter used regularly for urban travel. The mileage progression is consistent with steady working use rather than either long periods of standing or excessive high-mileage operation, and the near-yearly test intervals (April 2025 to June 2026) suggest the vehicle has remained in active service without significant lay-up periods. On a scooter of this type and mileage band, the items most likely to be approaching wear thresholds are the consumables and service items not specifically examined during an MOT — drive belt and roller condition, rear shock damping, brake pad and disc thickness, and tyre tread depth — none of which will appear on the test record unless they have already failed inspection. For a hands-on evaluation, the buyer should focus on the elements that the MOT does not cover or that develop between tests. On a test ride, listen for any vibration or harshness from the continuously variable transmission, as worn variator rollers or a glazed drive belt can produce jerky throttle pickup; check for any play in the steering head bearings by applying front brake and pushing fore-aft, and feel for any knocking or rattle from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces. Inspect the front and rear brake discs for lipping or corrosion around the hat area, particularly if the scooter has been stored outside, and confirm that pad material remains above the backing plate. The centre stand and side stand should deploy firmly without corrosion binding, and the wheels should spin freely without rumble suggesting bearing wear. It is also worth running the engine from cold where possible, as 125cc scooter engines that have covered this kind of mileage can begin to show minor oil seepage around the crankcase join, exhaust manifold gasket, or cam chain tensioner area — none of which would necessarily fail an MOT but would be useful to identify before purchase. Check that all lighting, indicators, and the horn function correctly, that the horn mount is secure on the handlebar, and that the chaincase or final drive cover shows no signs of impact damage. With no MOT defects on file, the priority for the buyer is to confirm the condition of the high-wear service items through physical inspection and a competent pre-purchase assessment, as the official history on its own does not extend far enough to reveal longer-term wear trends.