2003 Yamaha Road Star 1.6L Petrol · FC03 VGD

The most recent MOT on 30 August 2025 at 35,948 miles recorded a PASS with no defects, indicating the motorcycle is currently road‑worthy. Earlier failures in 2018 and 2019 have not recurred, and the series of passes since 2020 shows an improving maintenance pattern, with only minor advisory items noted in recent years. Across a 23‑year lifespan the odometer has risen from 18,623 miles in January 2016 to 35,948 miles in August 2025, averaging roughly 1,560 miles per year. The increase between the 2024 and 2025 tests is a mere 9 miles, suggesting the bike has been driven very lightly or stored for extended periods. No abrupt mileage spikes appear in the record, and the data set is consistently populated, reinforcing the low‑use impression. A prospective buyer should verify that the rear brake disc, flagged as worn but not excessive in August 2023, has been resurfaced or replaced, and confirm that the front brake effort fluctuation noted in 2020 and 2022 has been resolved. The exhaust system has been flagged for noise at every test from 2016 through 2023; a hands‑on inspection for leaks, cracked pipes, or failing muffler components is advisable. Tyre tread depth should be checked despite the absence of recent warnings, given the close‑to‑limit warnings in 2019. No structural rust or suspension issues have been recorded, but a visual survey of the frame, forks, and swing‑arm bushings will ensure no hidden deterioration has developed.