1998 YAMAHA XJ6000.6L Petrol

The most recent MOT, conducted on 17 January 2024 at 43,127 miles, returned a clean pass with no defects recorded. That result follows two earlier clean passes, meaning the recorded maintenance trend is stable and consistently trouble-free. No component has ever been flagged for wear, corrosion, or mechanical fault across the three tests, which points to a machine that has been maintained to a good standard rather than one showing a worsening condition. The mileage pattern shows light, sporadic use. The bike covered only 1,972 miles between March 2022 and April 2023, then 637 miles over the next nine months, ending at 43,127 miles in January 2024. Averaging roughly 1,540 miles per year over its 28 years confirms this is a low-use example. However, the significant gap between the last test and today, some two and a half years, means the motorcycle has likely been standing. That introduces risks unrelated to the recorded pass: stale fuel, perished rubber, corroded electrical contacts, and hydraulic fluid degradation. A buyer should inspect the braking system carefully, particularly the calipers, brake hoses, and fluid condition, since a long period of inactivity commonly causes binding pistons and seized master cylinders. Check the condition of the tyres for age-related cracking, not just tread depth. Examine the fork seals, suspension bushes, and chain and sprockets for deterioration from standing. The recorded MOT history offers no cause for concern on structural integrity, but a pre-purchase inspection must focus on what the absence of recent testing cannot reveal.