1992 Yamaha TZR 0.3L Petrol · J903 MHR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test on September 11, 2025. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory, as the owner addressed a specific failure recorded just five days prior. The previous test at 17,212 miles resulted in a failure due to a rear shock absorber with negligible damping effect, but the subsequent pass confirms this component was replaced or repaired to meet minimum safety standards. The recorded mileage of 17,221 miles is exceptionally low for a 34-year-old machine, averaging only approximately 506 miles per year. This low usage pattern suggests the vehicle has spent significant periods in storage or was used only for very short trips. The nine-mile gap between the failure at 17,212 miles and the pass at 17,221 miles indicates that the repair was performed immediately following the initial failure, rather than being part of a long-term maintenance schedule. A buyer should physically inspect the rear shock absorber to ensure the replacement part is fitted correctly and free of immediate leaks. Given the low mileage and age, the focus must shift to the degradation of rubber components and fluid systems that may have perished due to time rather than wear. Check for perished brake hoses, cracked suspension bushes, and seized brake calipers, as low-use vehicles often suffer from internal corrosion and seal failure that high mileage does not typically reveal.