2015 Yamaha MT 0.8L Petrol · CP15 PTO

A single MOT failure in mid-2020 for a rear stop lamp remaining illuminated after brake release is the only blemish in an otherwise unblemished DVSA record for this 2015 Yamaha MT. The motorcycle has passed every subsequent test on the first attempt, including the most recent examination on 5 August 2026, where the only item raised was an advisory for a slightly worn bush on the central rear shock absorber. Two advisories have been logged across seven tests, the other being a 2019 note that the tyres were worn close to the legal limit at both ends. With no structural corrosion advisories, no recurring component failures, and no pattern of deteriorating results across the seven-year testing window, the formal roadworthiness record is consistent and stable. With 5,970 miles recorded over approximately eleven years, this machine has averaged only around 543 miles annually, which is exceptionally low even by motorcycle standards. The accumulation rate implies prolonged periods of standing, likely through the winter months or during periods of ill health or travel, and the mileage progression between tests bears this out. None of the recorded readings suggest a sudden jump or an odometer discrepancy; instead, the figures reflect gentle, intermittent use. Mechanically, low annual mileage of this order means that wear-related items such as chain and sprockets, brake pads and discs, and tyres are unlikely to have absorbed significant mileage, but it also raises the possibility of stale fuel, dried brake fluid, oxidised battery chemistry, and corrosion forming on fasteners and electrical contacts where the machine has stood unused for extended intervals. The advisory relating to the central rear shock absorber bush is the principal mechanical lead for a prospective buyer. A worn bush at this location typically presents as a faint clunk or knock transmitted through the frame when the rear suspension is unloaded over a bump, kerb, or speed hump, and it can also allow a slight side-to-side wander of the tail unit under hard acceleration or over uneven surfaces. On a test ride, the buyer should sit on the machine, bounce the rear end firmly while watching for any lateral play at the linkage, and then ride over a rough section of road at low speed with attention focused on any knocking or rattling from the rear. While an advisory is not a failure, the bush will only deteriorate further, and replacement parts and labour for the linkage should be factored into any offer. The 2020 stop lamp failure, although resolved at the same test, is worth a brief physical check during inspection, as the fault related to the switch mechanism rather than the bulb. The rear brake lever should be operated several times to confirm that the lamp extinguishes immediately and cleanly upon release, and the switch itself, usually situated at the master cylinder or on the linkage, should be inspected for sticking or perished sealing. Given the motorcycle's very low mileage, the front and rear brake calipers, pads, and discs should also be examined closely for surface corrosion pitting, particularly where the machine has been stored in damp conditions. A short ridden assessment from cold is recommended to confirm that the brakes bite promptly without a long lever pull, that the throttle and clutch cables operate smoothly, and that the engine starts readily without excessive cranking, all of which can be affected by prolonged standing.