1991 Yamaha FZR600 0.6L Petrol · H632 DKO

The 1991 Yamaha FZR600 presents a clean and stable maintenance record through its most recent MOT on 29 August 2025 at 34,427 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. That unblemished result is not an isolated event. It caps a five-year run of consecutive passes with no advisories or failures, indicating a consistent and improving standard of upkeep rather than a pattern of neglect or recurring mechanical fault. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. Between the December 2021 test at 33,423 miles and the August 2025 test at 34,427 miles, the motorcycle covered just over 1,000 miles across nearly four years. Annual averages sit well below 1,000 miles, which is exceptionally low for a 35-year-old machine. Such low mileage can preserve consumables and structural components, but it also raises the possibility of prolonged standing, dried seals, stale fuel, and perished rubber hoses that no MOT pass alone can rule out. A buyer should still approach the inspection with a critical eye. Low-mileage motorcycles of this age frequently suffer from deteriorated fork seals, cracked tyres with good tread, corroded brake lines, and seized or binding calipers caused by infrequent use rather than wear. The sidestand and centre stand mounts deserve close attention for cracking or corrosion, and the rear suspension linkage should be checked for free play that may not trigger an MOT advisory but affects handling. The clean MOT record is a strong positive indicator, but it reflects a snapshot of compliance rather than a guarantee of mechanical freshness. A hands-on inspection focused on rubber components, fluid condition, and structural mounting points will reveal whether this FZR600 has been genuinely well-maintained or simply left idle between annual tests.