Yamaha Xmax 125

"A genuinely premium 125 scooter that rewards a careful used buyer."

The XMAX 125 punches well above its displacement. Yamaha built this thing to feel like a proper maxi-scooter — the bodywork is substantial, the riding position is genuinely comfortable for longer stints, and that underseat storage will swallow a full-face helmet without complaint. For city commuting and occasional A-road blasts, it's genuinely competent kit. Buying used, you need to check the variator belt and rollers religiously — these get neglected badly on scooters. Look for service history and listen for any belt slap at startup. The CVT transmission is smooth when maintained, rattly and hesitant when it isn't. Front fork seals also weep on higher-mileage examples, so get underneath and check carefully. The 125cc limitation is real on dual carriageways — you're wringing its neck constantly above 60mph. Previous owners often thrash these bikes commuting, so low mileage matters more than age here. Find a clean example with receipts and it's genuinely one of the better 125 scooters available.