2008 Yamasaki 0.1L Petrol · WA58 MOU

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, following a clean pass in the July 2025 test at 4,991 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the only recorded defect in the previous year has evidently been addressed. The absence of any advisories in the most recent inspection suggests that the mechanical and structural components examined by the tester met the required standards at the time of the test. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a vehicle from 2008, averaging approximately 277 miles per year. The data shows significant gaps in usage, most notably the four-year interval between the September 2020 test at 121 miles and the July 2024 test at 302 miles. While the low mileage indicates minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine, these long periods of stationary use pose specific risks. Such inactivity often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluids that are not captured by mileage readings alone. A physical inspection must focus on the effects of long-term storage rather than mechanical wear. The buyer should check for perished sidewalls on tyres, cracked hoses, and decay of suspension bushes and brake lines. Given the 2024 advisory for a rear shock absorber with reduced damping, a thorough check of the entire suspension geometry is necessary to ensure no other leaks or failures are active. Additionally, the brake discs should be inspected for surface corrosion or pitting, as low-mileage vehicles that sit for often suffer from seized calipers or rusted braking surfaces.