2020 Kawasaki EN 650 Dlfa 0.6L Petrol · YT20 OBM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed its latest test in June 2026 at 12,248 miles, this followed a significant failure just one month prior. The trend shows a recurring pattern of allowing critical components to reach or exceed legal safety limits before addressing them. The repeated failures related to brake pads and tyres suggest that the owner only addresses mechanical defects when forced by the MOT testing process rather than following a scheduled service interval. The mileage is notably low for a six-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 2,000 miles per year. There is a visible gap in usage between February 2023 at 3,234 miles and June 2024 at 8,236 miles, where over 5,000 miles were covered in a relatively short window. While the low mileage explains the light wear on the drivetrain, the recurring failures of electrical components and bulbs indicate the bike may have sat for long periods, which can lead to the degradation of rubber seals and fluid components despite low distance traveled. A buyer must pay close attention to the suspension, specifically the front shock absorbers. The 2024 test flagged both sides for oil misting and reduced damping, and although these were not noted in later tests, the structural integrity of the seals remains a question given the age of the initial fault. The braking system requires a thorough inspection, as the offside rear pads were found at a critical 1.0mm in May 2026. You should also verify the drive chain for stretch and tension, as it was flagged as loose in both the most recent tests.