2014 Yamaha CS 0.0L Petrol · WJ14 NLE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding the steering and braking components. The most recent test in August 2024 at 505 miles flagged slight free play in the steering headbearing and a fluctuation in rear brake effort. These issues represent a progression from the stiffness noted in previous years, suggesting that the internal steering assembly is beginning to degrade significantly despite the extremely low overall mileage. The mileage profile is highly irregular for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging only 42 miles per year. There is a significant discrepancy in usage patterns between the 2023 test at 5,628 miles and the 2024 test at 505 miles, indicating a drop of over 5,000 miles in a single year. This erratic usage suggests the bike has sat for long periods, which explains the recurring issues with perishing rubber components such as tyres noted in the 2020 and 2023 records. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the steering assembly, as this has been a recurring fault since the 2018 failure for a pitted bearing. The transition from a notchy bearing to free play indicates that the steering head is now nearing a failure point. Additionally, the rear brake system should be checked for seized calipers or contaminated fluid due to the fluctuation in effort recorded in the latest MOT. Given the age and periods of low usage, all rubber-based components and sidewalls must be inspected for cracking and dry rot regardless of the remaining tread depth.