2016 Kawasaki EX 0.6L Petrol · OV16 UPH

The motorcycle presented a Pass at its most recent DVSA examination on 20 February 2026, with no defects or advisories recorded, which represents a clean return to form following a number of advisory items noted at earlier tests. The overall maintenance trend appears to be stable and improving; while the 2021, 2022, and 2023 tests carried minor advisories relating to tyre tread depth, drive chain adjustment, and light rear shock corrosion, the two most recent tests in 2024 and 2026 have been entirely clear. This suggests that any issues previously identified have been attended to, and the owner has maintained the machine diligently enough to address wear items within advisory thresholds before they developed into failure-level defects. The recorded mileage of 17,159 miles across approximately ten years equates to an annual usage of around 1,716 miles, which is notably low for a motorcycle of this vintage. Such limited running typically reflects either sporadic recreational use, primarily fair-weather riding, or extended periods of storage between MOTs, and it carries its own mechanical implications. Components that rely on regular use to remain in good condition, such as the brake calipers, which can bind from lack of movement, the wheel and headstock bearings, which can develop flat patches if moisture sits inside them, and the battery, which degrades rapidly without regular charging cycles, warrant particular scrutiny. The two-year gap between the 2024 test and the 2026 test, with no recorded mileage, suggests the machine may have been laid up for a period, heightening the importance of checks for corrosion, fluid degradation, and electrical condition. Given the low annual mileage and the advisory history relating to tyre wear approaching the legal limit on both the front and rear, a prospective buyer should carry out a careful visual inspection of the current tyres, looking not only at remaining depth but at sidewall condition, checking for perishing, cracking, or brittleness caused by age rather than use. Rubber compounds degrade with calendar age regardless of mileage, and tyres fitted several years ago may be hardened even if the tread appears adequate. The brake system should be examined for corrosion on the discs, particularly around the edges where rust can build up during standing, and the calipers should be checked for free sliding movement and any sticking pistons, which can cause uneven pad wear or a dragging sensation under braking. The earlier advisories on rear shock lower mount corrosion, noted in both 2021 and 2022 but absent from subsequent tests, suggest a component that may have been treated or replaced, though surface corrosion on suspension components is a recurring concern on motorcycles of this age, particularly where winter road salt has been encountered. The buyer should inspect the shock body and mounting lugs for any pitting, lifting paint, or structural thinning, and check for any fluid weeping from the seal area. Given the low mileage, the drive chain and sprockets should be examined for tight spots, stiff links, and surface rust, as a chain that has been tensioned correctly but not regularly lubricated and used will corrode rapidly. Finally, verify the date code on the 12V battery and confirm that brake fluid has been changed within the recommended two-year cycle and that the fork oil and coolant, where applicable, have been serviced according to calendar rather than purely mileage intervals, as time-based fluid degradation is the principal concern for a low-mileage machine of this age.