1996 Yamaha 0.4L Petrol · J126 GGO

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status following the most recent pass on 21 May 2024 at 27,030 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the available record. The May 2024 test showed no defects, though a failed attempt three days earlier on 18 May 2024 at 27,025 miles recorded no listed defects, indicating either a administrative rejection or an undocumented minor correction before retest. Prior to that, the October 2021 pass at 26,333 miles also carried no advisories, giving a clean but sparse history over the last five years. The recorded mileage of 27,030 against a 1996 build reflects roughly 901 miles per year, confirming exceptionally light use for a near 30 year old machine. Between the October 2021 test at 26,333 miles and May 2024 at 27,030, the vehicle covered only 697 miles across 31 months, implying prolonged standing periods. Such low accumulation with a three year gap between tests suggests the previous keeper used it seasonally or stored it idle, which limits wear on drivetrain consumables but raises risk of perished seals, flat spotted tyres, and stagnant brake calipers from disuse. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking from age rather than mileage, as rubber components degrade on time alone. The brake discs and calipers warrant close checking for corrosion and binding after standing, despite no MOT advisories flagging them. Structural integrity around the frame and exhaust should be examined for internal rust, given the low but aged profile and the unexplained May 2024 failure with zero recorded defects. Given the clean advisories and minimal faults, the record implies basic statutory upkeep was met, yet the sparse entries leave mechanical condition beneath the surface unverified. A pre purchase inspection remains sensible to confirm the absence of latent defects the MOT did not capture.