2015 Harley Davidson Vrscdx 1.2L Petrol · F4 TNY

The most recent MOT, conducted on 4 March 2026 at 14,595 miles, resulted in a pass, confirming the motorcycle is currently roadworthy. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though it reveals a pattern of minor, recurring advisories rather than a history of serious mechanical failure. The tester flagged an exhaust noise issue in the latest test, a problem that has persisted across multiple years. While the bike consistently passes, the recurrence of certain faults suggests a hands-off approach to preventative maintenance, where items are only addressed when they become a test failure risk rather than being proactively rectified. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 2015 machine. Covering just 14,595 miles over roughly eleven years equates to approximately 1,327 miles annually. The records show a steady but minimal accumulation, moving from 13,967 miles in January 2023 to 14,595 miles by March 2026, a gain of only 628 miles over more than three years. Such low usage raises specific concerns. Long periods of inactivity can cause stale fuel, perished rubber hoses, and seized components. The slightly stiff or notchy steering head bearing, flagged in the 2023, 2024, and 2025 tests, is a classic symptom of a machine that stands still for extended periods, allowing moisture ingress and grease starvation in the headstock bearings. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the items that have appeared repeatedly on the test history. The exhaust noise advisory, present in the 2024, 2025, and 2026 tests, warrants a close visual check for corrosion, failing baffles, or loose mounting brackets. The persistent advisory regarding the steering head bearing being stiff or notchy requires a hands-on test. With the front wheel raised, the bars should lock-to-lock smoothly without any notchiness or resistance, which would indicate pitted or worn headstock races. The historical flashing rate issues on the direction indicators, while resolved, point to potential electrical gremlins or aging relay units that could resurface. Beyond the documented advisories, the low-mileage nature of this VRSCDX demands a thorough check of consumables that degrade with age rather than use. Inspect the tyre date codes for cracking, even if tread depth remains high. Examine the brake lines and hoses for perishing, and check the brake fluid for moisture absorption, as a bike sitting unused will suffer from fluid hygroscopy, reducing boiling point and braking efficiency. The fuel system should be sniffed for varnish, and the battery tested under load. A low-mileage motorcycle can be a sound purchase, but only if the long periods of dormancy have not silently degraded the rubber, fluids, and bearings that keep it running reliably.