1991 KAWASAKI 1.1L PETROL

The most recent MOT was on 2022-05-06 — over four years ago as of today. It passed with a recorded mileage of 58,192 miles, but noted wear to the rear suspension arm pin, bush, or joint (Swinging Arm, item 5.3.4(a)(i)). This is a safety-critical item affecting handling and stability. That same suspension defect is the only recurring mechanical issue in the history. It appeared only once — in 2022 — and wasn’t present in the 2021, 2017, or earlier passes. There’s no evidence the condition is worsening, nor that it’s improving: it’s simply unrecorded before and after, so the trend is indeterminate. The 2018 failure involved rear brake binding and exhaust markings — unrelated to the 2022 suspension note — and hasn’t recurred. At 58,192 miles over 35 years, average use is just 1,663 miles per year — well below typical motorcycle usage. This strongly suggests light or infrequent use, possibly with extended periods of storage. Low annual mileage can mean less wear on drivetrain and brakes, but also raises concerns about dried seals, degraded rubber bushings, seized linkages, or stale fluids — especially since the bike hasn’t had an MOT for over four years.