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Yamaha Fino 125
7.5/10 Scooter

Yamaha Fino 125 Review

"The sensible, stylish urban commuter that rarely disappoints careful buyers."

Urban commuters wanting reliable, economical daily transport $1,200-$2,800 used 2016-2023
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Used Buyer Review

The Fino 125 is Yamaha doing what Yamaha does best — building something utterly reliable and then wrapping it in genuinely nice styling. That retro-modern bodywork still turns heads, and the fuel-injected 125cc single pulls cleanly through town without drama. CVT transmission means zero fuss, which is exactly what this scooter promises. Used examples are everywhere, which cuts both ways. Here's what to check before handing over cash: inspect the underside plastic for crack repairs — owners bash these things mercilessly on kerbs. Roll the rear wheel and listen for bearing rumble. Check the belt housing for oil seepage from the variator seal; fixing it isn't expensive but reveals how the bike was maintained. Service history matters more than mileage here. Realistically, this isn't a machine that'll excite experienced riders. It's a practical, pretty urban tool that starts every morning and costs almost nothing to run. Buy one under 15,000 kilometres from a verifiable owner and you've got years of trouble-free commuting. It's genuinely difficult to go wrong.

Pros

+Rock-solid Yamaha reliability
+Excellent fuel economy
+Stylish retro-modern bodywork
+Smooth fuel-injected engine
+Parts widely available cheaply

Cons

-Uninspiring highway performance
-Tiny underseat storage space
-Plastics crack easily
-No excitement whatsoever
warning
Avoid if

You want performance beyond city speed limits

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