2009 Yamaha XJ 0.6L Petrol · Y600 JDR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean passes to emerging mechanical wear. The most recent test in June 2025 at 24,803 miles introduced the first defects in several years of clean records. The tester flagged a rear brake pad reaching the minimum thickness limit and a binding rear brake caliper. These issues indicate that while the bike has been maintained, the braking system is now entering a phase where components require proactive attention. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old motorcycle, averaging only about 1,460 miles per year. There is a significant spike in usage between July 2024 and June 2025, where the bike covered nearly 8,800 miles in just eleven months. Conversely, the period between January 2022 and March 2024 saw only 3,500 miles. This erratic low-frequency use often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, perished seals, and potential fuel contamination, despite the low total distance travelled. A buyer must prioritize an inspection of the braking assembly to determine if the binding is caused by a seized caliper piston or corroded sliders. Given the low mileage, the tyres should also be checked for flat spotting or sidew cracking, as age often affects rubber before tread wear does. The presence of a metal nail in the front tyre during the last test suggests basic pre-ride checks were overlooked, so the buyer should verify the chain condition and sprocket wear to ensure the low-mileage owner has not neglected drivetrain lubrication during periods of storage.