Roland FP-30X vs Yamaha P-125: used prices compared
UK used prices side by side, what each one tends to need fixing, and which keeps more of its value. Updated October 2026.
Quick answer: Used, the Yamaha P-125 is the cheaper of the two: £255 to £330 against £350 to £460 for the Roland FP-30X, usually about £110 apart. The ranges do not overlap, so the cheaper model is cheaper in any condition.
| Model | Roland FP-30X | Yamaha P-125 |
|---|---|---|
| Used, working order | £350 - £460 | £255 - £330 |
| How fast it sells | Sells very fast | Sells very fast |
| Usual faults listed | 4 (costs on its price page) | 4 (costs on its price page) |
The difference
Both are 88-key weighted pianos aimed at the same buyer, and they are the next step up from the P-45 and FP-10. The FP-30X is the newer design, with louder speakers and Bluetooth for audio as well as MIDI. The P-125 is lighter and usually the cheaper of the two used.
Which to buy
- The Roland FP-30X if you want the newer action, louder speakers and Bluetooth.
- The Yamaha P-125 if you want the lower price and a lighter piano to carry.
What each one tends to need
Roland FP-30X
- Dead / sticky / broken keys: usually £10-£60 to put right (Medium - soldering / disassembly / YouTube guide).
- No power: usually £3-£60 to put right (Medium - soldering / disassembly / YouTube guide).
- Missing power supply: usually £8-£30 to put right (Easy - DIY, no special tools).
Yamaha P-125
- Dead / sticky / broken keys: usually £10-£60 to put right (Medium - soldering / disassembly / YouTube guide).
- No power: usually £3-£60 to put right (Medium - soldering / disassembly / YouTube guide).
- Missing power supply: usually £8-£30 to put right (Easy - DIY, no special tools).
Those are the first three in the guide for each. The full list, with the cost of putting each right, is on the model pages and in the faults table.
Before you buy either
Each price page lists what to check, the usual faults and rough repair costs: Roland FP-30X and Yamaha P-125. Then see how to tell if a listing is a good price.
On Marketplace, the flipper extension prices both against real sold prices and flags faults the seller mentions. It is free while in testing. Join the testers.