1997 Yamaha XJ600 0.6L Petrol · R358 ADX

The Yamaha XJ600 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 11 April 2026 at 15,869 miles which recorded no defects. Every annual examination from 2022 through 2026 returned a pass with no advisories, showing the machine has been consistently presented in testable condition across the last five years. The odometer shows 15,869 miles against a 1997 build, equating to roughly 547 miles per year. The records chart gentle, steady accumulation: 13,319 miles on 28 April 2022, rising to 13,950 by 1 April 2023, 14,651 by 2 April 2024, 15,290 by 31 March 2025, and 15,869 by April 2026. No gaps or sudden mileage jumps appear. Such low, even use over 29 years suggests long stationary periods, though the clean MOT trail gives no evidence of neglected statutory testing. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection focused on age-related degradation the MOT does not capture in detail. Light use and standing storage promote tyre sidewall cracking, perished rubber hoses, and fork seal weeping. The tester logged no corrosion or structural concerns, yet a 29-year-old frame and exhaust demand close visual checks for pitting and weld integrity. Brake calipers and master cylinders may harbour internal seizure after years of minimal riding, despite passing rolling-road checks. Suspension bushes and rear shock damping warrant hands-on assessment. The absence of advisories reflects compliant presentation rather than a guarantee of component life, so pre-purchase scrutiny of consumables and hidden corrosion remains prudent.