2001 YAMAHA XJR 1300SP1.3L Petrol

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a consistent history of passes over the last three years. The most recent inspection in July 2024 at 22,108 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This indicates a stable maintenance trend where the motorcycle is maintained to a standard that meets all statutory safety requirements without signs of mechanical degradation or structural failure during the testing process. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-five-year-old machine, averaging fewer than nine hundred miles per year. Between July 2022 and July 2024, the bike covered only 1,627 miles, representing a very light usage pattern of roughly 800 miles annually thereafter. This low-frequency use suggests the vehicle has likely been stored for long periods. While this limits wear on the drivetrain and engine internals, it often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and fluids that does not show up as mileage-based wear. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer must inspect the motorcycle for risks associated with low-mileage storage. Priority should be given to the condition of the fuel lines and brake hoses, which can perish and crack over decades regardless of low mileage. The tester has not flagged binding issues, but a physical check of the brake calipers for seized pistons is necessary given the long intervals of sitting stationary. Additionally, the tyres should be inspected for sidewall rot and flat spotting, as tread depth often remains sufficient while the rubber compound hardens with age.