Yamaha Ttr125 Review

Used Buyer Review

The TTR125 is arguably the most bulletproof small trail bike Yamaha ever built, and the used market reflects that — these things hold value stubbornly because owners rarely kill them. A well-maintained example will start first kick, idle cleanly, and ask nothing of you beyond fresh oil and an occasional air filter. That air-cooled thumper is legendarily simple, which matters when you're buying used and can't verify full service history. That said, inspect the suspension carefully — it's basic stuff that gets hammered by heavier riders and neglected kids alike. Forks go soft, rear shock loses damping, and nobody ever services them. Budget $150-300 for refresh work on tired examples. Also check the exhaust header for cracks near the head; they're common and annoying to fix properly. Carb jets often get messed with by well-meaning owners chasing nonexistent power — verify it runs cleanly through the full throttle range.