Honda Dio 125 Review

Used Buyer Review

The Dio 125 is Honda's bread-and-butter automatic scooter, and used examples are absolutely everywhere — which cuts both ways. On the positive side, parts are cheap and mechanics know them cold. The fuel injection models from 2021 onwards are genuinely sorted little machines: smooth, reliable, returning 70-plus mpg without really trying. Honda built these to last, and most will have miles left in them even after a rough previous owner. That said, inspect carefully before handing over cash. Check the front forks for oil weeping — it's the Dio's one consistent weak spot. Underseat storage hinges crack on older examples, and the standard tyres are genuinely sketchy in the wet. Mileage matters less than service history here; a neglected 3,000-mile bike is worse than a maintained 12,000-mile one. Avoid anything that's clearly been dropped — plastic repairs are expensive and Honda's colour-matching is suspiciously accurate when hiding damage.