1997 Yamaha XJ600 0.6L Petrol · P953 AFT

The Yamaha XJ600 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 23 October 2025 at 24,197 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests show the same clean outcome, with the only blemish being a failed entry on 8 April 2024 at 24,193 miles that carried no recorded defects, immediately followed by a pass on the same day at identical mileage. The history shows no advisories, corrosion flags, or mechanical faults across the five tests reviewed, indicating the machine has been presented to test standards without outstanding wear items. The odometer reflects exceptionally low use for a 1997 machine. From the 8 March 2022 test at 21,793 miles to the 6 April 2023 test at 23,429 miles, the bike covered 1,636 miles in just over a year. It then added only 764 miles by April 2024 and a mere four miles by October 2025, confirming an annual average near 834 miles. Such minimal accumulation over 29 years suggests long standing periods rather than regular riding, though the sparse and clean record gives no evidence of neglect in the tested parameters. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection focused on age-related degradation not visible to MOT testers. Prolonged storage commonly allows suspension bushes, fork seals, and brake caliper pistons to stiffen or weep, while tyres and fuel lines perish regardless of tread depth. The absence of recorded corrosion on structural components in the tests does not preclude hidden rust at frame junctions or exhaust headers after nearly three decades. Given the zero-defect history and negligible mileage, the XJ600 reads as a lightly used survivor rather than a worn commuter. Verify in person that brake discs are free from pitting, that the chain and sprockets show no tight links, and that no fluid leaks have developed during its static intervals. The record implies a cautious owner, but standing time demands hands-on checks the MOT cannot capture.