2018 Yamaha XT 1200 1.2L Petrol · AP18 APX

The latest MOT test conducted on 17 March 2026 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. Reviewing the history back to 2021, the vehicle has maintained a consistently clean record with no failures or advisories noted across five consecutive tests. This indicates a highly stable maintenance trend and suggests the vehicle has been kept in a condition that comfortably exceeds the minimum legal safety requirements. The recorded mileage of 12,203 miles over an eight year period is significantly low, averaging approximately 1,525 miles per year. While this implies minimal mechanical wear on the engine internals, gearbox, and final drive, such low usage often suggests the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary. This pattern of use shifts the primary mechanical concern from wear-and-tear to degradation caused by inactivity. Given the absence of MOT defects and the low mileage, the buyer should focus on age-related perishing rather than mechanical failure. It is critical to inspect the tyre sidewalls for fine cracking or hardening, as tyres can lose their structural integrity and grip through age even if the tread depth remains high. Similarly, the brake system should be scrutinized for binding calipers or heavy surface corrosion on the discs, which can occur when a vehicle is not used frequently enough to scrub the surfaces clean. Further attention must be paid to time-based maintenance. The buyer should verify the service history to ensure that engine oil and brake fluids have been changed according to the manufacturer's calendar intervals rather than mileage alone, as these fluids degrade chemically over time. The health of the 12V battery should be tested, as low-use vehicles are prone to sulphate build-up and premature battery failure. Finally, a thorough check for standing corrosion on exposed fasteners and the frame is advised to ensure the vehicle has been stored in a dry, controlled environment.