Best way to check the battery is to disconnect the negative terminal and test voltage with a VOM. A fully charged battery in good condition should read 12.6 volts. Charge it to bring it up to that, then let it set for a day or two and check the voltage. A good battery should still be at 12.6 or 12.5 volts. If not, buy a new one.
Call me crazy. We have a 2010 Yamaha. For the first replacement I bought a marine battery at Sams the same size and spec as the original automotive one. They are a better battery and are designed for more extreme conditions. Was also $10 cheaper. It held up well and replaced it with the same when the time came.
We are snowbirds which means the cart sits for months in the hot garage. I do disconnect the negative terminal and keep it on a good trickle charger.
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