2011 Yamaha YP400 0.4L Petrol · SV11 PWN

The Yamaha YP400 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 28 July 2025 at 13,897 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Prior examinations on 17 May 2024 at 13,822 miles and 30 May 2023 at 13,545 miles also passed cleanly with no advisories. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults across its documented history. The recorded mileage of 13,897 against a 2011 build date equates to roughly 926 miles per year, indicating light use. A notable gap exists between the 14 June 2016 test at 8,014 miles and the 4 July 2017 test at 6,259 miles, where the odometer reading dropped by 1,755 miles, suggesting a likely clerical error or unrecorded replacement of the instrument cluster rather than genuine reverse mileage. From 2017 to 2025 the scooter accumulated only 7,638 miles, confirming prolonged low-frequency operation. The MOT data itself is sparse and clean, with no corrosion, exhaust, or brake defects ever logged. A buyer should still inspect the machine in person given the low annual use and six-year standing periods implied by the record. Long dormancy commonly degrades suspension bushes, fork seals, and brake calipers through fluid stagnation and rubber perishing, none of which a pass certificate negates. The absence of any structural or mechanical advisories across five tests points to careful previous ownership, yet tyres and coolant will warrant age-related replacement regardless of tread depth. Verify the VIN and odometer integrity to explain the 2016 to 2017 mileage anomaly before purchase. Carry out a cold-start assessment of the 400cc engine and check the CVT drivetrain for belt hardening. The clean test history supports a sound structural and emissions baseline, but physical inspection remains essential on a fifteen-year-old low-mileage scooter.