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Yamaha Mio Soul Gt 125
7.2/10 Scooter

Yamaha Mio Soul Gt 125 Review

"Bulletproof city scooter that punishes anyone wanting more."

Daily urban commuters prioritizing economy over everything $800-$1,600 used 2013-2023
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Used Buyer Review

The Mio Soul GT 125 is exactly what it looks like — a practical, no-drama urban commuter that does its job without ever exciting you. The Blue Core engine is genuinely impressive for the displacement, returning fuel economy that'll make you question why anyone buys a car. CVT transmission is smooth, throttle response is predictable, and the underseat storage swallows a full-face helmet without complaint. For city grinding, it's hard to argue against. Buying used, you need to check the CVT belt and rollers first — they wear faster than owners admit, and a neglected drivetrain sounds horrible under load. Inspect the telescopic forks for leaks and check whether the previous owner ever serviced the air filter. These bikes often live hard city lives with minimal maintenance love. The 125cc ceiling will frustrate anyone venturing onto faster roads or highways. It tops out around 95-100 kph and feels genuinely stressed getting there. Purely urban machine — respect that limitation and it's a solid, reliable buy.

Pros

+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Reliable Blue Core engine
+Generous underseat storage
+Smooth predictable CVT delivery
+Parts widely available cheaply

Cons

-Painfully limited highway capability
-CVT components wear quickly
-Zero riding excitement whatsoever
-Suspension too soft fully loaded
warning
Avoid if

You regularly ride highways or dual carriageways

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