I am looking at picking up a cheap commuter bike and have found a nice fazer 600 with full service history that I like the look of. The mileage is around 40k which is putting me off a little. Should I be concerned or will this be fine as long as the full service history is correct and the bike looks good and well cared for?
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depends on the price,it is a bit high and you should always try and get the lowest miles you can for your money tbf but depends on your budget
aslong as all the service stamps are there and its in good nick it should be fine,suspension suffers more with age rather than the engine
listen for any abnormal knocks from the motor ect
aslong as all the service stamps are there and its in good nick it should be fine,suspension suffers more with age rather than the engine
listen for any abnormal knocks from the motor ect
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Don't even need FSH, if you can see that the bike is in good nick and is at a sensible price.
My own came with about 40k clocked, via a DVLA auction, with 13 previous owners.
Bit of TLC and it's bloody awesome!
Lower mileage is usually better, so long as the condition reflects it too.
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A lot depends on how many miles you're going to be putting on it, unless you intent to keep it forever. If you're only doing a few k a year then if it's a decent price has been well looked after there shouldn't be an issue.
If, however, you're going to stick on 10k a year for a couple of years, well... you'll find a bike with 60k+ miles will be pretty hard to sell on, apart from very cheaply.
How old is the bike? If it's 10 years old then it's only done 4k a year which isn't a huge amount of miles.
If, however, you're going to stick on 10k a year for a couple of years, well... you'll find a bike with 60k+ miles will be pretty hard to sell on, apart from very cheaply.
How old is the bike? If it's 10 years old then it's only done 4k a year which isn't a huge amount of miles.
Bike is 1998 so pretty old. It has new tyres..chain/sprockets and is up for £1300. Is this too pricey?
I am after a cheap commuter and nothing fancy as it is my first bike. I won't be doing loads of miles just a little commuting and general use really.
I am after a cheap commuter and nothing fancy as it is my first bike. I won't be doing loads of miles just a little commuting and general use really.
yh imo (too much)
should be around a grand or slightly under,
i have a 98 zx6r with 65k miles on it,id be lucky to get a grand for it,shop around theres better bikes with less miles
EDIT:heres one just a quick search only 17k miles
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-FZ...T-and-alarm-/191653834016?hash=item2c9f756d20
should be around a grand or slightly under,
i have a 98 zx6r with 65k miles on it,id be lucky to get a grand for it,shop around theres better bikes with less miles
EDIT:heres one just a quick search only 17k miles
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-FZ...T-and-alarm-/191653834016?hash=item2c9f756d20
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Is it this one by any chance? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZS600-Fazer-FZS-600-Fazer-Full-Service-History-UK-Delivery-/121719298456?hash=item1c57091998
Looks OK, looks like it's been down the road once on each side judging by the scrapes on the engine casing and mismatched indicators front to rear. As Wazza says, at this sort of price, buy on condition. Try to seek out a private sale bargain too - the dealer will be making a couple of hundred quid on that bike, private that would be a grand.
Looks OK, looks like it's been down the road once on each side judging by the scrapes on the engine casing and mismatched indicators front to rear. As Wazza says, at this sort of price, buy on condition. Try to seek out a private sale bargain too - the dealer will be making a couple of hundred quid on that bike, private that would be a grand.
That's the one. I thought it would be a good starter bike to learn on. I understand that private would be cheaper. The price is what these fazers seem to be going for. They appear to hold their value quit well. My budget is around the £1500 mark.
Dependant on the age of the bike sometimes it's better to go with a higher mileage bike as just like all things mechanical they are better when used regularly & well cared for. If you buy a 15 year old bike with 15k up it it's been standing in a garage most it's life & the service intervals will be so far apart there'll mean nothing. Think about it, 1k a year & a service after 5k is 5 long years, Rubber seals degrade badly when not used regularly, Dirt/rust builds up in the tank that gets drawn through the engine as non regular riders take there bikes home empty.
What you need is a bike with average mileage as far as usage goes then go through teh paperwork to see how it was used & serviced up till then. A good example of what I mean is my old 1200 Triumph Trophy, Owners who buy old low mileage Trophys have loads more issues than those who have one that has been used throughout it's life.
There is of course always exceptions to every rule out there & on average you'll have a better chance of getting a decent bike if you buy a low mile example but it's also wise to be aware of individual differences dependent on make & usage.
Does that all make sense, I dunno
What you need is a bike with average mileage as far as usage goes then go through teh paperwork to see how it was used & serviced up till then. A good example of what I mean is my old 1200 Triumph Trophy, Owners who buy old low mileage Trophys have loads more issues than those who have one that has been used throughout it's life.
There is of course always exceptions to every rule out there & on average you'll have a better chance of getting a decent bike if you buy a low mile example but it's also wise to be aware of individual differences dependent on make & usage.
Does that all make sense, I dunno
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The Fazer would indeed be a good bike for you... just not *that* one - It looks far too tatty for the price even after the dealer has blatantly tried to spruce it up, it's got something going on with that left fork (guess had a duff seal before), the overpainted panels and scuffing suggest further problems.
The badly-fitted Scottoiler and general rust points suggest a PO who did not care much for the bike and didn't even bother with a rain cover.
I wouldn't pay more than £800 for that, and even then I'd have reservations.
Nope not a myth. If someone wants to get rid of a bike, they'll struggle a bit more in the winter and so might give a better price. If you're buying from a dealer, I wouldn't expect prices to change much, if at all during the winter.
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Yeah spring is the best time to sell, in winter there's less people buying bikes so prices do lower a little, but also less used bikes for sale.
I think if you're buying a new bike the best time to buy is in January, I bet some dealers only see a couple of people a day just after xmas.
I think if you're buying a new bike the best time to buy is in January, I bet some dealers only see a couple of people a day just after xmas.
You can get a 1500 quid bike for a 1000 a few weeks before Xmas, That's my Top tip for buying cheap, Blokes are **** with money & as soon as December hits they start panic selling whether it be Cars, Bikes, Consoles owt that is considered a Toy to them. 