Mr T's 30,000 Mile Service ................ Done!

Meanwhile back at Keith Dixon Motorcycles it was time for Mr T’s 30,000 mile service 5 very short months since the 24,000 miles service was completed. 

Just had to be done!

6,000 Mile Service – November 2011

1. Air Filter........................................ £30.70

2. Oil Filter ........................................ £11.70

3. Engine Oil ...................................... £44.58

4. Shaft Oil ........................................ £11.50

5. Sump Washer ................................ £2.26

6. Labour @ 2.5 Hours...................... £120

Grand Total ...................................... £220.74

Running costs at 6,000 miles (excluding Petrol, Tax & Insurance costs) = £0.03 per mile

Tyres fitted at 7,500 miles at a cost of £241 bringing running cost up to = £0.06 per mile

12,000 Mile Service – March 2012

1. Air Filter........................................ £30.70

2. Oil Filter ........................................ £11.69

3. Engine Oil ...................................... £43.49

4. Shaft Oil ........................................ £11.50

5. 3 x Washers .. ................................ £3.39

6. Plugs .............................................. £28.76

7. Labour @ 4Hours........................... £120

Grand Total ......................................... £321.53

Running costs at 12,965 miles (excluding Petrol, Tax & Insurance costs) = £0.06 per mile

18,000 Mile Service – June 2012

1. Air Filter........................................ £30.70

2. Oil Filter ........................................ £11.69

3. Engine Oil ...................................... £43.49

4. Shaft Oil ........................................ £11.50

5. 3 x Washers .. ................................ £3.39

6. 4 x Spark Plugs ............................. £28.76

7. Oil Filter .........................................£11.69

8. Labour @ 4Hours........................... £120

Grand Total ......................................... £250.39

Running costs at 17,823 miles (excluding Petrol, Tax & Insurance costs) = £0.05 per mile

Tyres fitted at 17,500 miles at a cost of £235 bringing running cost up to = £0.07 per mile

24,000 Mile Service – November 2012 

1. Air Filter........................................ £28.99

2. Oil Filter ........................................ £11.69

3. Engine Oil ..................................... £43.49

4. Shaft Oil ........................................ £11.50

5. 3 x Oil Drain Seals......................... £5.70

6. Spark Plugs ................................... £29.99

7. Oil Filter .........................................£11.69

8. Labour @ 6 Hours........................... £330

Grand Total ......................................... £461.29

Running costs at 25,500 miles (excluding Petrol, Tax & Insurance costs) = £0.07 per mile

30,000 Mile Service – March 2013

1. Air Filter........................................ £28.99

2. Oil Filter ........................................ £11.69

3. Engine Oil ...................................... £38.05

4. Shaft Oil ........................................ £11.50

5. 3 x Washers .. ................................ £3.39

6. Grease & Lubrications…………….£3.00

7. Labour @ 5.5 Hours....................... £165

Grand Total ........................................ £261.62

Running costs at 30,150 miles (excluding Petrol, Tax & Insurance costs) = £0.05 per mile

Tyres fitted at 27,000 miles at a cost of £205 bringing running cost up to = £0.07 per mile

Please note I have not included any "Farkling" costs incurred within the running costs total.  This is simply because it was my choice to "Farkle" Mr T rather than it being a part of the servicing scheduled.

These figures have no bearing on Yamaha Motorcycles or Keith Dixon Motorcycles in any way and are only intended as a guide for people considering buying this amazing motorbike.