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I'm pretty much a novice when it comes to scooter maintenence.

So I have a 125cc yamaha vino that's been sitting in the garage for about 2 years that I can't get started. I put new gas in the tank but the old gas sat in the tank for about a year. Originally I thought the problem was a dead battery but I when I tried to jump start it with my car the engine still wouldn't turn over. When I try the electric start I hear a whirring which I assume is the starter motor spinning but the engine doesn't turn over. From what I've read online I heard this could mean a bad bendix, but since the kick start doesn't work either I'm not sure there's problem with the electric start at all.

I know to squeeze the the brake and to turn off the kill switch, but when I kick it I don't even get a sputter from the motor, the scooter used to work perfectly.

Basically, I'm wondering what these symptoms suggest and where I should start. Starter relay? Clean the carburetor? Check for spark? Any information will help.

Thanks