Yamaha YZF-R125 2023 Maintenance Schedule
The 2023 Yamaha YZF-R125 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, spark plugs, air filter, general maintenance, valve clearance, brake fluid, tires, drive chain maintenance and coolant. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
125ccEngine size
46Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Yamaha YZF-R125 Owner's Manual (BNU-F8199-E0, 1st printing Feb 2023; verified byte-for-byte identical maintenance chart against BNU-F8199-E1, Oct 2023 printing, at https://manuals.co.uk/yamaha/yzf-r125-2024/manual) (this document covers model years 2023–2024): manuals.co.uk
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil change | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Change engine oil (warm engine before draining). |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 12,000 km) · Replace every 12,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Replace spark plug. |
| Air filter element replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 12,000 km) · Replace every 12,000 km | Easy | Replace air filter element (disposable oil-coated paper element). |
| Fuel line check | Every 6,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage; replace if necessary. |
| Spark plug check, clean and regap | Every 12,000 km (first at 6,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Check condition; adjust gap and clean. |
| Valve clearance check and adjustment | Every 6,000 km | Advanced | Check and adjust valve clearance. |
| Fuel injection idle speed check and adjustment | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Advanced | Check and adjust engine idle speed. |
| Exhaust system check | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Check for leakage; tighten if necessary; replace gasket if necessary. |
| Evaporative emission control system check | Every 12,000 km (first at 12,000 km) | Advanced | Check evaporative emission control system (canister and hoses) for damage; replace if necessary. |
| Diagnostic system check | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Professional | Perform dynamic inspection using Yamaha diagnostic tool; check error codes. |
| Air filter case check hose cleaning | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check and clean the air filter case check hose. |
| Clutch check and adjustment | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Check operation and adjust. |
| Front brake check | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage; replace brake pads if necessary. |
| Front brake pad replacement | See notes | Moderate | Replace front brake pads. |
| Rear brake check | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage; replace brake pads if necessary. |
| Rear brake pad replacement | See notes | Moderate | Replace rear brake pads. |
| Brake hoses check | Every 6,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check for cracks or damage. |
| Brake hose replacement | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Replace brake hoses. |
| Brake fluid change | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change brake fluid. |
| Wheel runout/damage check | Every 6,000 km | Moderate | Check runout and for damage; replace if necessary. |
| Tire tread depth and condition check | Every 6,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check tread depth and for damage; check/correct air pressure; replace if necessary. |
| Wheel bearing check | Every 6,000 km | Advanced | Check bearing for looseness or damage. |
| Swingarm pivot bearing check | Every 6,000 km | Advanced | Check operation and for excessive play. |
| Swingarm pivot bearing lubrication | Every 24,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Lubricate swingarm pivot bearings with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Drive chain adjustment and lubrication | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Check chain slack, alignment and condition; adjust and lubricate with special O-ring chain lubricant thoroughly. |
| Steering bearing check | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Advanced | Check bearing assemblies for looseness. |
| Steering bearing lubrication (repack) | Every 24,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Moderately repack steering bearings with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Chassis fastener torque check | Every 6,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. |
| Brake lever pivot shaft lubrication | Every 6,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate with silicone grease. |
| Brake pedal pivot shaft lubrication | Every 6,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Clutch lever pivot shaft lubrication | Every 6,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Shift pedal pivot shaft lubrication | Every 6,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Sidestand check and lubrication | Every 6,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check operation; lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease. |
| Sidestand switch check | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Advanced | Check operation and replace if necessary. |
| Front fork check | Every 6,000 km | Advanced | Check operation and for oil leakage; replace if necessary. |
| Shock absorber assembly check | Every 6,000 km | Advanced | Check operation and for oil leakage; replace if necessary. |
| Rear suspension relay/connecting arm check | Every 6,000 km | Advanced | Check operation. |
| Rear suspension relay/connecting arm lubrication | Every 12,000 km (first at 12,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Lubricate pivoting points with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Engine oil level and leak check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. |
| Engine oil filter element replacement | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Replace every 1,000 km | Easy | Replace engine oil filter element. |
| Cooling system check | Every 6,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage. |
| Coolant change | Every 36 months · Replace every 36 months | Easy–Moderate | Change coolant. |
| Front and rear brake switch check | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check operation. |
| Moving parts and cables lubrication | Every 6,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate moving parts and cables. |
| Throttle grip housing and cable check/lubrication | Every 6,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check operation and free play; adjust throttle cable free play if necessary; lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable. |
| Lights, signals and switches check | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check operation; adjust headlight beam. |
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Easy: basic tools, straightforward Easy–Moderate: varies by task — somewhere between the two Moderate: some mechanical know-how helps Advanced: specialized tools/skill, still DIY-doable Expert: significant experience required Professional: dealer or shop recommended
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