1988 Yamaha DT200 0.2L Petrol · E849 MAS

This 1988 Yamaha DT200 presents in a mechanically sound condition with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by a clean pass on July 7, 2025, at 20,382 miles with zero defects recorded. The machine has successfully cleared its last three consecutive annual examinations without a single advisory or failure, matching the spotless passes logged on July 31, 2024, and July 11, 2022. Such a pristine test history points to attentive upkeep by the previous owner, though the absence of historical test notes means you must verify the underlying mechanical health manually. The recorded mileage sits at 20,382 miles over roughly thirty-eight years, averaging out to an exceptionally low five hundred and thirty-six miles annually. This sparse mileage accumulation indicates the motorcycle has spent extended periods in storage rather than seeing heavy, daily road use. While low mileage preserves chassis components and bodywork, long storage intervals frequently lead to fuel varnish in the carburettor, degraded internal engine seals, and stiffened rubber components. Physical inspection should focus heavily on the two-stroke engine's top end, kick-start mechanism, and the oil injection pump to ensure proper lubrication after years of light duty. You must check the front and rear suspension fork seals for weeping oil, inspect the tyre sidewalls for dry rot despite adequate tread depth, and examine the steel frame and exhaust expansion chamber for hidden corrosion. Because older two-stroke trail bikes often suffer from neglected transmission oil changes and chain wear, verify the final drive sprocket teeth and clutch engagement during a test ride.