2020 Yamaha MT-09 ABS 0.8L Petrol · PE20 ADV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a slight shift toward recurring mechanical neglect. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 5,364 miles passed, the tester flagged both a noisy exhaust and a slightly loose drive chain. These specific issues appeared in the April 2025 test at 4,875 miles, indicating that the owner has failed to address these minor faults despite them being identified in consecutive annual inspections. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a six-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 894 miles per year. Between the May 2023 test at 3,596 miles and the April 2024 test at 4,146 miles, the bike covered only 550 miles. This low usage suggests minimal wear on the engine components, but it increases the risk of degradation in rubber components and seals, as evidenced by the 2023 advisory where both tyres were found near the legal tread limit despite the low mileage. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the exhaust system to determine if the noise is caused by loose mounting brackets, internal baffle damage, or manifold leaks. The drive chain also requires a thorough check for tension and sprocket wear, as the recurring flags suggest a lack of proper lubrication and adjustment between services. Given the long periods of stationary time, the buyer should also check for flat spots on the tyres and corrosion on the brake discs, which often affect vehicles that cover such minimal distance annually.