2016 Yamaha MT 0.7L Petrol · BA16 OBL

This Yamaha MT presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend across its entire recorded history. The most recent MOT, conducted on 30 August 2025 at 2,121 miles, passed with zero defects, continuing a flawless run of clean certificates stretching back to 2021. The trend is unambiguously stable, with no recurring mechanical or structural faults appearing at any point during the recorded period. For a motorcycle of this age, such a consistent record suggests attentive ownership and no underlying deterioration requiring remedial work. The mileage pattern tells a story of exceptionally low usage. Over roughly ten years, the odometer has advanced just 2,121 miles, averaging approximately 212 miles per year. The increments between tests are modest and consistent, rising from 1,715 miles in September 2021 to 2,121 miles by August 2025, a gain of only 406 miles across four annual tests. There are no sudden spikes in accumulation and no suspicious gaps in the testing record. The annual MOTs have been completed reliably each August or September, indicating the bike has been kept in active, albeit very light, regular use rather than sitting unused for extended periods. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a hands-on inspection focused on components that deteriorate with age and standing time rather than mileage alone. Tyres deserve close scrutiny; a machine covering barely 200 miles per year may still have original rubber from 2016, meaning the tread could look adequate while the sidewalls suffer from perishing and dry rot. Brake calipers and discs should be checked for surface corrosion and seizure, as infrequent use can cause pads to stick and discs to score. Fork seals, suspension linkage bearings, and swingarm pivot bearings merit inspection for dried grease and play, since lack of regular movement accelerates seal degradation. Fuel system condition is another area warranting attention. Petrol sitting in the tank and fuel lines for long intervals can varnish and clog injectors or carburettor jets, potentially causing starting difficulties or rough running that a short MOT ride would not reveal. The chain and sprockets should be examined for correct tension and corrosion, as a lightly used machine often suffers from neglected lubrication. Battery health is also worth verifying, given that infrequent short runs rarely allow a full charge cycle. The MOT record confirms structural integrity and basic roadworthiness, but age-related deterioration on such a low-mileage machine can quietly accumulate between tests.