The Yamaha MT-15 is known for its sharp styling, LED headlamp, and modern digital meter. But one issue many riders face is sun-faded displays, especially when the bike stays parked outdoors.
Recently, a customer who found us on Instagram visited Gadi Garage with a badly faded MT-15 meter. In his case, the display had become dull, and the top meter housing had turned weak due to strong sunlight. Small scratches on the top cover also increased the risk of water entering the meter.
This is the complete story of how we restored the MT-15 meter to a brand-new condition.
In this simple blog, you will learn:
Table of Contents
How the MT-15 Meter Got Sun-Faded
The customer told us that his bike was always parked outdoors. Continuous sunlight exposure caused:
- Fading of the LCD layer
- Low display brightness
- Weakening of the top plastic cover
- Small scratches due to dust and heat
MT-15 meters are sensitive to UV rays. When the meter heats up every day, the top cover becomes brittle. Small cracks allow dust and water to enter, which can damage the motherboard if ignored.
Inspection at Gadi Garage
After opening the meter, we found:
- The LCD was sun-burnt and needed complete restoration
- The top meter housing had become too weak
- Micro-cracks were visible along the edges
- Dust had already entered through the scratched areas
- Display clarity had reduced by almost half
To prevent future damage, the customer asked for full restoration along with a brand-new top cover replacement.
How We Restored the MT-15 Sun-Faded Meter
We follow a proper step-by-step process for all MT-15 meter repairs.
1. Safe Meter Disassembly
We opened the meter carefully, keeping the weak top cover intact until replacement.
2. LCD Display Restoration
To fix the faded display, we:
- Removed the sun-burnt Display
- Cleaned full LCD Display
- Installed the display after service
- Re-aligned the display properly
This brought back the original brightness and clarity.
3. Top Meter Cover Replacement
The existing cover was:
- Sun-damaged
- Weak
- Scratched
- Unsafe for water protection
So, we replaced it with a new MT-15 top meter housing to ensure long-term safety from sunlight and rain.
4. Internal Cleaning & Waterproofing
We completely cleaned the inside of the meter and added waterproof sealing around the housing to prevent any future moisture entry.
5. Full Function Testing
Before delivery, we tested:
- Display brightness
- Fuel bar movement
- RPM sweep
- Warning indicators
- Backlight performance
Everything worked perfectly.
Result – The Meter Looked Brand New Again
After the restoration and top cover replacement, the MT-15 meter looked:
- Clean
- Bright
- Clear
- As good as a new unit
The customer was very happy and said the display looked even better than when the bike was new.
Why This Repair Was Important
If the top cover had not been replaced:
- Rainwater could enter through the cracks
- The motherboard might corrode
- The meter could fail completely
- Replacement cost would be very high
A small scratch today can cause a big loss later. This repair prevented major future damage.
If Your MT-15 Display Is Sun-Faded, Gadi Garage Can Restore It
We specialise in:
- Sun fade restoration
- Water damage repair
- Display and motherboard service
- Top housing replacement
- Full digital meter repair
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Contact: 98409 64204
Gadi Garage – India’s Trusted Digital Speedometer Repair Expert
