2014 Direct Bikes 0.1L Petrol · AY14 KFU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent test history indicates a minor lapse in proactive maintenance. During the test on 30 January 2026 at 3,703 miles, the car failed due to an incorrect headlamp aim and a rear tyre worn to the legal limit. While these issues were rectified to secure a pass on the same day, the failure suggests the owner is only addressing faults following an official inspection rather than performing routine checks beforehand. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 309 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap in usage between February 2024 at 696 miles and January 2025 at 2,587 miles, representing nearly 2,000 miles driven in under eleven months. This low usage pattern generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and suspension, but it often introduces risks associated with age, such as perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and fluid degradation due to long periods of inactivity. A buyer must physically inspect the condition of the tyres, specifically, as the 2026 failure confirms that even low mileage does not prevent tyres from reaching legal limits. The incorrect headlamp aim also warrants a check for loose mounting brackets or damage to the housing. Given the vehicle has likely sat for long intervals, a thorough inspection of the brake discs for corrosion and checking for cracks in the rubber suspension bushings is essential, as these are common points of failure for low-mileage, high-age vehicles.