[Success] Trying to start a MZ Sportstar 125 without immobilizer PIN

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Alice
Member since September 2022 • 113 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my MZ Sportstar 125

Posted on March 12, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MZ Sportstar 125. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 13, 2025

Replies (3)

Pandaexpress
Member • 50 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out MZ Sportstar 125.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 72 posts

Just what I needed! My MZ Sportstar 125 has been acting up lately.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 148 posts

My MZ Sportstar 125 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

March 15, 2025 Reply

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