2018 Yamaha MT 125 ABS 0.1L Petrol · PL67 EJD

This 2018 Yamaha MT 125 ABS presents an essentially unblemished roadworthiness record, with five consecutive years of MOT testing producing no recorded defects or advisories whatsoever. The only blemish is a failed test on 30 March 2026, followed by a clean pass just ten days later on 9 April 2026 with no defects recorded on either occasion. A failure with no logged defect items most commonly reflects an administrative issue, an aborted test, or a minor item rectified immediately, rather than any meaningful mechanical concern. The overall trend is stable and reassuring: this machine has never had a suspension component, brake item, tyre, or structural issue flagged by an examiner. The recorded mileage of 31,249 miles over roughly eight years equates to around 3,900 miles per year, which is modest but entirely consistent with a 125cc commuter or learner-legal machine used for short urban journeys and weekend riding. There are no gaps in the annual test sequence and no evidence of the bike being laid up for extended periods, which reduces the likelihood of perished seals, corroded brake components, or stale fuel system deposits that often afflict machines stored for seasons at a time. The steady accumulation suggests regular use, which generally keeps the drivetrain, brakes, and suspension in better working order than prolonged inactivity. Given the absence of any flagged defects, the buyer's inspection should focus on wear items that fall outside MOT scrutiny or sit below advisory thresholds. At this mileage on a lightweight single, check the chain and sprockets for hooked teeth, tight spots, and correct adjustment, and inspect the front fork stanchions for pitting or weeping seals, as fork seal failure is common on high-mileage small-capacity machines and is not always picked up at test. On the test ride, listen for cam chain rattle at idle, feel for any notchiness in the steering head bearings when turning at low speed, and confirm the ABS-equipped brakes pull up evenly without lever pulsation or sponginess. Overall, this is a low-risk purchase from a roadworthiness standpoint. The clean, uninterrupted MOT history, consistent annual testing, and prompt resolution of the single 2026 failure point to a machine that has been kept in testable condition throughout its life. Provided the service history supports the mileage and the consumable items check out on inspection, there is nothing in the official record to deter a buyer.