2018 Yamaha YS 125 0.1L Petrol · PL18 NHP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT on January 16, 2026, at 14,724 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, despite a minor failure just thirteen days prior to that pass. The January failure involved a non-functional registration plate lamp and a rear tyre with tread depth below the legal limit of 1.0mm. The fact that the owner addressed these specific issues immediately suggests a proactive approach to rectifying basic safety defects. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 1,840 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between November 2023 and January 2025, where the bike covered only 586 miles in fourteen months. Conversely, the vehicle covered 3,649 miles in the year leading up to the January 2026 test. This low annual mileage reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain components, but it also increases the risk of rubber degradation and fluid spoilage due to long periods of standing. A buyer should physically inspect the condition of the tyres, as the January 2026 failure indicates that the rear tyre was at the end of its life. Given the low usage, check for sidewall cracking or dry rot on all tyres which often occurs when bikes sit for long periods. The 2025 advisory regarding a deteriorated registration plate should also be verified to ensure it has been replaced or remains clearly legible. Since no structural corrosion or brake issues were flagged in the history, the focus should remain on the state of consumables, seals, and the chain assembly which may age regardless of the low mileage.