2003 Yamaha FZ6 0.6L Petrol · DX53 AFE

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend following an initial mechanical setback. The most recent test conducted on 28 May 2025 at 40,257 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows three consecutive clean passes between 2022 and 2024, indicating that the current owner is effectively maintaining the motorcycle to DVSA standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 23-year-old machine, averaging approximately 1,750 miles per year. Data shows a significant usage spike between July 2022 and June 2023, where the bike covered 3,675 miles, compared to a more sedentary interval of just 600 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests. This pattern suggests intermittent use which often results in wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it increases the likelihood of age-related degradation in rubber components and fluids rather than mechanical fatigue. While the MOT record suggests a clean history, a buyer must physically inspect components susceptible to long-term storage and low mileage. Inspection should focus on dry cracking in fork seals, perished brake hoses, and corrosion on the brake discs which can occur when a vehicle sits for months. Given the failure in July 2022 at 35,688 miles, the buyer should verify that the specific fault from that day was properly rectified and that no hidden structural rust has developed on the frame or swingarm since then.