1988 Yamaha XT 600 0.6L Petrol · E764 BKM

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, following a clean MOT pass in November 2024 at 55,303 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history reveals a brief period of structural concern that required rectification. After an April 2022 failure regarding an insecure rear motorcycle structure joining or attachment plate, the subsequent passes without recorded defects suggest the specific mechanical issue was addressed and the vehicle has since maintained its integrity. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 38-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 1,455 miles per year. There is a significant seven-year gap between the July 2015 test and the April 2022 test, during which the bike covered only 715 miles. Since 2022, usage has increased slightly, covering 1,370 miles in two years. This pattern of intermittent use suggests the vehicle has sat for long periods, which often leads to degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown rather than mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the frame and mounting points to ensure the 2022 structural failure was not indicative of deeper corrosion or stress fractures. The low mileage is evidenced by the April 2023 advisory for sidewall cracking on the front tyre, a common symptom of age-related dry rot in vehicles used infrequently. Inspect the fork seals, fuel hoses, and brake lines for signs of perished rubber or cracking, as the long periods of inactivity often compromise these materials despite the low number of hours on the engine.