2006 Honda FMX 650-5 0.6L Petrol · RN55 FWT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in September 2025 with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears to be stable following a period of minor issues in early 2022. While the 2022 test identified several non-mechanical failures regarding the exhaust and bodywork, the subsequent inspection indicates these faults were addressed and the bike now meets all minimum safety standards without advisories. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-year-old motorcycle, averaging roughly eight miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between the September 2020 test at 7,102 miles and the March 2022 test at just 6 miles, followed by another period of minimal activity. This pattern suggests the vehicle has sat for long durations. While this limits mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often introduces risks associated with the degradation of rubber components, fluid breakdown, and internal corrosion of fuel lines or seals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the fuel system and brake lines to ensure long-term storage has not caused perish or blockage. The 2022 failure for a noisy exhaust warrants a check for internal rust or corroded brackets that may have loosened during inactivity. Given the extremely low mileage, the tyres should be inspected for flat spotting and sidew cracking rather than tread depth, and the suspension seals should be checked to ensure they haven't seized from disuse despite the low recorded mileage.