2021 Yamaha MWD 300 Tricity 300 0.3L Petrol · PE71 KNJ

A persistent front brake lever defect defines the mechanical narrative of this 2021 Yamaha Tricity 300, having been flagged as an advisory at both the 2025 and 2026 MOT tests. While the lever remains functional and the motorcycle has passed each annual inspection, the recurrence of the same item two years running indicates the component has not been rectified between tests. The absence of any other advisories or failures across the three recorded examinations demonstrates a broadly sound structural and mechanical condition, with no corrosion, suspension, lighting, or tyre concerns raised. The overall pattern is therefore one of otherwise solid roadworthiness undermined by a single, unaddressed component irregularity that warrants direct attention from a prospective buyer. The recorded mileage of 11,804 miles over a five-year ownership period represents a notably low annual accumulation of approximately 2,360 miles. Such restrained usage is consistent with a commuter or leisure machine rather than a high-mileage workhorse, and on a motorcycle of this displacement the engine, transmission, and final drive components will have experienced only modest mechanical wear. However, low annual mileage on a motorcycle can also reflect periods of extended storage, during which certain components such as the 12V battery, brake calipers, and tyre rubber can deteriorate through inactivity. A buyer should therefore weigh the benefits of low mechanical wear against the potential consequences of standing time, particularly given the motorcycle's apparent use pattern. The recurring front brake lever advisory is the principal item demanding pre-purchase scrutiny. The defect description confirms the lever is bent but still operable, which means the issue is mechanical deformation rather than a hydraulic or cable fault. A prospective buyer should physically inspect the lever for visible bending, mis-alignment with the handlebar, or any tendency to bind or feel imprecise when squeezed. On a test ride, attention should be paid to whether the lever travels excessively before bite, whether the front brake feels wooden or unresponsive, and whether the lever returns fully and smoothly to its resting position. Given the advisory has now appeared twice, replacement of the lever assembly would be a prudent and relatively inexpensive rectification that would also resolve any future MOT risk should the deformation worsen to the point of impeding safe operation. Beyond the brake lever, the clean advisory history elsewhere on the motorcycle provides reassurance regarding the braking system, suspension, steering, and general structural integrity. A test ride should still include checks for any front-end instability under braking, as the leaning multi-wheel front geometry of the Tricity 300 can mask suspension issues, and any clunks or knocks from the front end over uneven surfaces should be investigated. Tyre condition should be examined for age-related cracking given the low mileage, and the battery should be load-tested if the motorcycle has stood for any extended periods. Overall, this is a mechanically sound low-mileage example whose value and safety depend primarily on the inexpensive replacement of a known defective component.