Yamaha
MT-125

Name: Yamaha MT-125
Brand: Yamaha
Price: 4850 GBP

The Dark Side of Japan's smallest hooligan.

Power

15 bhp

Weight

140kg

Top Speed

80 mph

From New

£4,850

The MT-125 brings the aggressive Master of Torque styling from its 700, 900, and 1000cc siblings down to learner-legal size. Sharp angles, twin LED headlights, and a class-leading TFT dash make it feel a generation ahead.

Who it's for

Riders who want street-fighter looks and Yamaha's renowned reliability. The MT-125 holds its value better than almost any 125 on the market.

Pros

Aggressive MT family styling
5-inch TFT dash with smartphone connectivity
Variable Valve Actuation for low-end punch
Slipper clutch as standard

Cons

Pricier than Chinese-built rivals
Footpegs scrape early in spirited cornering
Seat firm over longer rides

Full Specifications

Engine: Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, liquid-cooled, VVA
Displacement: 124.7cc
Power: 15 bhp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque: 8.7 lb-ft @ 8,000 rpm
Top speed: 80 mph
Fuel economy: 105 mpg
Fuel capacity: 11 litres
Weight: 140 kg (wet)
Seat height: 810 mm
Transmission: 6-speed manual with slipper clutch
Brakes: Front: 292mm disc, 2-piston caliper. Rear: 230mm disc.
Suspension: Front: 41mm USD. Rear: monoshock with adjustable preload.
Wheels & tyres: 17" 10-spoke cast, Michelin Pilot Street tyres
ABS: Dual-channel ABS, standard
Service interval: 6,000 miles / 12 months
Warranty: 2 years unlimited mileage
Insurance group: Group 11
Available colours: Icon Blue, Tech Black, Cyan Storm
Price new: £4,850
Price used: £3,200 – £4,100
CBT legal?: Yes
Full-licence keepable?: No — restricted to learners

Best for

Commuting
Spirited B-road riding
First step on the MT family ladder

Trivia

— Built in Yamaha's Indonesian facility, finished to European spec.
— Shares its R125 sibling's engine in a more upright chassis.
— Most-stolen 125 in the UK — invest in a chain and ground anchor.

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