1986 Yamaha XJ600 0.6L Petrol · D662 WPB

The Yamaha XJ600 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVLA MOT test on 27 June 2024 at 36,860 miles which recorded a pass with no defects. Prior tests on 26 July 2022 and 23 July 2021 also returned passes with no advisories or faults. The vehicle shows no worsening or recurring mechanical issues across the available record. The odometer reflects exceptionally low use for a 1986 machine. Between the July 2021 test at 36,763 miles and the July 2022 test at 36,854 miles the bike covered just 91 miles, then only six miles to the June 2024 figure of 36,860. Averaging roughly 922 miles per year over four decades, the bike has clearly seen long dormant periods. The clean three-entry history is sparse but unbroken by failures, suggesting careful storage rather than neglected abuse. A buyer should still inspect for age-related corrosion on the frame and exhaust, as standing vehicles rot quietly without mileage to expose weaknesses. Check the suspension forks and rear shocks for seal weepage and the tyres for perishing from inactivity. The brake calipers may bind after years of disuse despite passing tests. Verify the chain and sprockets for rust and the electrical system for degraded insulation. The MOT record shows no structural or mechanical faults, but low-mileage classics hide wear that a rolling road test will reveal.