Yamaha MT-125 (2014–2016) — Specs
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Service
Parts and consumables for this motorcycle
Data is gathered with care, but without guarantee. Always confirm critical information with your dealer or workshop.
Service notes
Service interval: every 6,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Valve clearance check every 12,000 km. Valve clearance — intake cold 0.10-0.14 mm, exhaust cold 0.20-0.24 mm. Engine oil: oil grade SAE10W-40, API SG, 1 L with filter change, 0.95 L without filter change. Spark plug: NGK CR9E (gap 0.7-0.8 mm). Brake fluid: DOT 4. Coolant capacity: 1.25 L. Chain: chain, sprockets 14/48 teeth. Tire pressure: front 1.8 bar, rear 2 bar (cold). Tire size: front 100/80 R17, rear 140/70 R17. Always confirm critical values with the workshop manual or an authorised dealer.
OEM and quality aftermarket parts that fit this bike. Always confirm with your dealer before ordering.
- OEM OEM recommended engine oil (SAE 10W-40)
- Premium Motul 7100
- Premium Motul 5100
| Motul 7100 4T ✓ | Motul 5100 4T | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Motul 7100 4T — 100% fully synthetic | Motul 5100 4T — semi-synthetic |
| Best for | Sport, Naked, Adventure (600cc+), track | Standard, Cruiser, Scooter, daily use |
| RPM protection | Excellent — ester base, stable under load | Good — for normal riding conditions |
- Standard Repsol Moto Racing 4T
- Standard Elf Moto 4 Tech
| Fully Synthetic | Semi-Synthetic | |
|---|---|---|
| Base oil | 100% chemical synthesis (ester or PAO) | Mineral oil + synthetic additives |
| Heat resistance | Excellent — stable at extreme heat & RPM | Good — suitable for normal temperatures |
| Cold start | Better — reaches engine faster when cold | Good — adequate for normal climates |
| Change interval | Longer (up to 10,000 km) | Shorter (5,000–7,000 km typical) |
| Price | Higher | Lower |
- Premium Hiflofiltro HF152
- Premium K&N KN-152
- Standard Hiflofiltro HFA1112
- OEM NGK CR9EIA-9
- Premium NGK CR9EIA-9
- Standard NGK CR9EIA-9
- Premium EBC FA226HH
- Standard EBC FA226 (organic)
- Premium EBC FA174HH
- Standard EBC FA174 (organic)
- OEM OEM 100/80 R17
- OEM OEM 140/70 R17
- OEM OEM battery: Yuasa YTX5L-BS
- Premium Yuasa YTX5L-BS
- Standard TotalEnergies HBF4
- OEM Engine oil + oil filter change
- OEM Air filter inspection
- OEM Spark plug check
- OEM Brake fluid replacement: every 2 years
- OEM Intake clearance: cold 0.10-0.14 mm
- OEM Exhaust clearance: cold 0.20-0.24 mm
- OEM Fork: 41 mm USD fork
