1987 Yamaha 0.6L Petrol · D988 OUA

The most recent MOT, conducted on 21 May 2022 at 52,918 miles, passed with only a minor advisory for a worn front brake disc. However, this certificate is now over four years old, meaning the bike has no verified roadworthiness status since mid-2022. The maintenance trend appears broadly stable rather than actively deteriorating, but the absence of any test record since 2022 makes it impossible to confirm whether the machine has been kept in a roadworthy state. The 2015 test cycle shows a pattern of minor, recurring wear items being flagged and rectified, suggesting the previous owner addressed defects promptly rather than allowing faults to compound. The mileage pattern is highly unusual and warrants careful scrutiny. The recorded 52,918 miles has remained completely static from the 2015 tests through to the May 2022 pass, with no intervening MOT entries to confirm usage. Prior to that, the bike recorded 52,704 miles in October 2008 and 44,490 miles in August 2007, indicating roughly 8,200 miles of use over that thirteen-year span. The frozen mileage since 2015 raises the possibility of a replaced or tampered speedometer, long-term storage, or simply that the bike has been used without valid MOT or insurance. A buyer should treat the 52,918 figure as unreliable without corroborating service records or a credible explanation. The advisory history points to a machine that has suffered from gradual wear in key structural and braking components. The rear mono-shock pivot was flagged as worn in both 2015 tests, and the rear foot brake pivot was noted as wearing in 2008. Front brake discs have appeared in advisories across multiple tests, most recently in 2022. A hands-on inspection should focus on the rear suspension pivot bearings for play or notchiness, the front brake disc thickness and runout, and the condition of the rear brake linkage. The drive chain and sprockets were flagged as slightly worn in 2008, so chain stretch, sprocket tooth profile, and tension should be checked carefully. Beyond the documented advisories, a buyer should examine the frame and swingarm for corrosion, particularly around welds and mounting points, given the bike's age and the possibility of long periods standing. The exhaust system was noted as slightly deteriorated in 2008, so a thorough check for corrosion, splits, and mounting bracket integrity is warranted. Tyre age and condition should also be verified, as rubber degrades with time regardless of tread depth. Ultimately, this bike's value hinges on whether the static mileage is genuine, and that can only be resolved through a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified motorcycle mechanic.