In 2025, the UK’s love affair with the scooter is stronger than ever. The sales charts confirm it: scooters—especially the highly capable 125cc class – are outselling many iconic motorcycles, proving that convenience, efficiency, and fun are the perfect combination for navigating the modern urban landscape.
The competition is fierce, and manufacturers have responded with incredible technological upgrades, ensuring that this year’s scooters are sharper, smarter, and safer than ever before. If you’re looking to beat the gridlock and save money on fuel, these are the machines dominating Britain’s roads.
The 125cc scooter segment requires only a CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) certificate to ride and consistently tops the UK sales charts. This year, the battle for the crown is between two refined Japanese rivals, both boasting significant 2025 updates designed to maintain their supremacy.
The Honda PCX125 continues its legendary run as the UK’s best-selling powered two-wheeler. Its success is built on a flawless foundation of reliability, outstanding fuel economy (easily exceeding 100 MPG), and refined, modern styling.
For 2025, the new PCX125 DX variant elevates the experience by addressing rider feedback with welcome hardware upgrades:
Why it Wins?: The addition of a rear disc brake drastically improves stopping power, delivering a confident, stable ride. Coupled with the new, premium rear shocks, the DX version provides a plush and composed journey, ensuring the PCX remains the benchmark for daily urban mobility.
Yamaha’s response to the PCX is the perpetually popular NMAX 125, which has pushed the limits of tech integration in the 125cc class. For 2025, the NMAX family adds the luxurious Tech MAX variant, offering features previously reserved for larger maxi-scooters.
Why it Wins?: The NMAX is a genuine featherweight, making it supremely flickable in busy city traffic. The Tech MAX trim, with its integrated Garmin navigation and premium aesthetic touches (like the leather-effect seat), delivers an unparalleled sense of luxury and connectivity for its class.
At the pinnacle of performance and luxury sits the updated Yamaha TMAX Tech MAX. With its powerful 560cc parallel-twin engine, this machine delivers true sports-bike thrills in a scooter body. The TMAX is chosen by riders who refuse to compromise on speed, cornering ability, or premium features.
The market for road-legal electric scooters (A1-license equivalent) continues to mature, offering a clean, quiet, and reliable alternative to petrol power.
The rise of the electric 125cc equivalent, such as the Vmoto/Super Soco CPx, demonstrates where the future might lie. These machines offer:
While the adoption rate is still growing, the cost savings and instant performance of these advanced electric models are quickly attracting riders looking for true 21st-century mobility.
In 2025, the UK scooter market is defined by advanced technology and specialised segments. Whether you choose the incredible fuel economy and connectivity of the bestselling Honda PCX125 DX, the premium finish and GPS of the Yamaha NMAX 125 Tech MAX, or the sheer power and luxury of the maxi-scooter class, there has never been a better time to get on a scooter.
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