This Yamaha 125cc scooter nameplate first appeared for the 2009 model year in Yamaha Motor U.S. parts records, where it is identified as YW125YY. The model established itself as Yamaha’s compact urban scooter offering in the U.S. market, and the nameplate remained in use through later update cycles, including 2013-era and 2022-2026 parts listings. In its modern form, the scooter has been substantially updated and is now positioned as a rugged, practical city runabout rather than a retro-only commuting machine. Yamaha’s current lineup still lists the model for 2026, so there is no confirmed end date for the nameplate. The history appears to be a continuous production run rather than separate discontinued-and-revived periods.
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