YAMAHA MT125 -FINANCE AVAILABLE

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2015 YAMAHA MT125
VERY LOW MILAGE MUST BE SEEN
YOU PROBABLY WONT FIND A CLEANER ONE FOR THE AGE
CHEAP TO RUN TAX AND INSURE
FINANCE IS AVAILABLE

Yamaha’s profilation of this bike
Yamaha´s new generation of MT models have totally shaken up the world of motorcycling. With their radical style and ultra cool image, the MT family is all about pure riding emotion. Now the new MT-125 A variant with ABS is here. And the 125cc class is never going to be the same again!

General information
Model Yamaha MT-125 ABS
Year 2015
Category Naked bike
Rating 3.7 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 124.7 ccm (7.61 cubic inches)
Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power 14.8 HP (10.8 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque 12.4 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.1 ft.lbs) @ 6900 RPM
Compression 11.2:1
Bore x stroke 52.0 x 58.6 mm (2.0 x 2.3 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition TCI
Lubrication system Wet sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multiple-disc coil spring
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Steel Deltabox
Rake (fork angle) 25.0°
Trail 89 mm (3.5 inches)
Front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork, 41 mm
Front wheel travel 137 mm (5.4 inches)
Rear suspension Linked monoshock with spring preload adjustment
Rear wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Front tire 100/80-M17
Rear tire 130/70-M17
Front brakes Single disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
Diameter 292 mm (11.5 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
Diameter 230 mm (9.1 inches)
Wheels Y-spoke wheels
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 140.0 kg (308.6 pounds)
Seat height 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1040 mm (40.9 inches)
Overall length 1955 mm (77.0 inches)
Overall width 740 mm (29.1 inches)
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1355 mm (53.3 inches)
Fuel capacity 11.50 litres (3.04 US gallons)

Author:Andy Davidson
Published: 01 May 2015
Updated: 25 November 2020
The 2014-2019 Yamaha MT-125 is the learner licence-friendly baby of a burgeoning model family. Designed to be the entry point for new riders before they move on to the A2 world of the Yamaha MT-03 and beyond. It was replaced by the 2020 Yamaha MT-125.

Related: this bike appears in our Best 125cc Motorbikes article
Related: how to pass your full UK motorbike licence
The MT-125 has everything you need at the 14.7bhp restricted licence point in your riding. First and foremost, it looks fantastic. Its beefy stature (for a 125) and aggressive road stance make it look like a bigger bike than it is. Underneath it’s a naked version of the popular and racy 2008-2018 YZF-R125.

In a move aimed at attracting younger riders, Yamaha also included a three-section digital dash which displays a clock, petrol gauge, trip time, mpg, distance to service and average speed.

It’s not just for new riders, though. A claimed mpg figure of 134 makes it a very attractive option for beating the traffic jams on your commute. It’ll even cope with motorway speeds relatively well.

Ride quality & brakes
Next up: Engine
4 out of 5
(4/5)
The MT package works perfectly. At 138kg it’s light enough to dodge between cars and get away with it. The 125 gets a sturdy 41mm KYB inverted fork and an improved rear monoshock, the springs are firm enough when piling on the gas and whacking in and out of tight corners and soft enough to soak up road imperfections. The 292mm front disc with a radialmounted caliper offers a strong, progressive bite, especially for a 125.

Yamaha says that the ergonomics give a sporty but relatively upright riding position, and certainly a more relaxed perch for the rider than the sportier YZF-R. While the engine and main chassis components are shared with the YZF-R, the MT features a new tank, seat and footrests to allow for a more upright riding position. The rider is positioned 42mm further forward, while seat height is reduced by 5mm to 820mm.

Tapered handlebars with large aluminium clamps also contribute towards the new street-focused ergonomics, being 100m higher and 35mm further back than the YZF-R125’s clip-ons.

Engine
Next up: Reliability
4 out of 5
(4/5)
The 15bhp motor packs a decent punch and begs to be screamed. Yamaha has thoughtfully included a shift light to aid those with eager throttle hands and nice touches like that add to the MT’s bragging rights. Get onto the motorway for a mini commute and the baby Yam sits poised and stable at 85mph. Yamaha reckons it will return 134mpg, which means 340 miles between fillups thanks to an 11% efficiency increase over last year’s model.

Reliability & build quality
Next up: Value
4 out of 5
(4/5)
The liquid-cooled Minarelli engine has been used in the YZF-R125 since 2008 and has proved reliable in that time. The baby MT is put together incredibly well so problems should be minimal.

Our Yamaha MT-125 owners’ reviews show a mainly problem-free experience, but the list price has caused some raised eyebrows in the past.

Value vs rivals
Next up: Equipment
4 out of 5
(4/5)
The MT-125 is essentially a naked version of Yamaha’s YZF-R125 except with an upright riding position and street fighter design, taking its styling cues from its MT-09 and 07 siblings. So we have an already great bike, peppered with upgraded components, for less money than the faired version… and naked. Who wouldn’t want that?

Equipment
4 out of 5
(4/5)
The MT gets a sharp LED headlight, beefed up by (fake) air intakes either side and a slick three-section digital dash with a host Oil capacity 1.20 litres (1.27 US quarts) BR>?