Step 1: Use definition of mass percentage.
\[
%\text{ by mass} = \frac{\text{Mass of solute}}{\text{Mass of solution}} \times 100
\]
Step 2: Substitute given values.
\[
0.25 = \frac{1.25}{\text{Mass of solution}} \times 100
\]
Step 3: Calculate mass of solution.
\[
\text{Mass of solution} = \frac{1.25 \times 100}{0.25} = 500~\text{g}
\]
Step 4: Calculate mass of solvent.
\[
\text{Mass of solvent} = 500 - 1.25 = 498.75~\text{g}
\]
Step 5: Conclusion.
Hence, the weight of solvent is \(498.75~\text{g}\).