Buying a 24,000 mile ZX6? - SV650.org

LewSpeight · 30-04-13, 06:03 PM

As the title suggests.. It's a mate who wants one. He likes the look of it but the mileage is scaring him.. He just wants some approval/dissaproval from an experienced rider?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KAWASAKI-Z...item5655bef14f

DJ123 · 30-04-13, 06:09 PM

it's a 10 year old bike with 24,000 miles on it, what's he worried about? Go see it and check the MOT certificates to see when the mileage was done.

Paul the 6th · 30-04-13, 06:09 PM

Looks pretty decent - definitely go to view before buying and ask to see service history to back up the "regular oil & filter changes" plus other routine service items..

Apart from that if I was in the market for a ninja, it looks like a decent bike.

30-04-13, 06:09 PM

I love them things a friend has a 2002 with over 30,000 on the clocks not given him any trouble as far as I have heard.
But another mate (I have more than 2 can u believe it) has a zx9 and has no end of electrical probs but that one is a 98 maybe older hold on I go and find out.

Just had a flick thro me piccys his is on an s reg so that's a errrrm 1998 I think but anyway good engine and box.

Dave20046 · 30-04-13, 06:12 PM

I'd go view that if it was near me!

squirrel_hunter · 30-04-13, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LewSpeight

He likes the look of it but the mileage is scaring him..

I admit its a strange concept to many, but some people actually ride their bikes.

rictus01 · 30-04-13, 06:15 PM

well like all ebay or auction listings; ask the normal questions and get the answers threw the "ask seller a question", they then become part of the item description, that mileage isn't a problem in itself, but it's how it's been accumulated, take someone who knows what they are looking at, they will soon tell if it's been tracked or abused (factory fairings are often stored and re-fitted before sale), if you know no one suitable, then you can get it inspected by a bike shop or engineer, don't forget HPI or another vehicle checking service.

andrewsmith · 30-04-13, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rictus01

well like all ebay or auction listings; ask the normal questions and get the answers threw the "ask seller a question", they then become part of the item description, that mileage isn't a problem in itself, but it's how it's been accumulated, take someone who knows what they are looking at, they will soon tell if it's been tracked or abused (factory fairings are often stored and re-fitted before sale), if you know no one suitable, then you can get it inspected by a bike shop or engineer, don't forget HPI or another vehicle checking service.

This

Take a mate if your not sure. Get the reg off the seller and the last MOT test number and this will give you a good bit of info too https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history-vehicle

Do it with your bike and see what comes up. It sort of tied a bit up on my bike after purchase (Bought and never used after year one up to 2009)

Sid Squid · 30-04-13, 07:09 PM

24,000 miles is worrying someone? WTF?

That engine is essentially the same as the one in my ZX6 which has approximately 100,000 more miles on it than that one - still good.

30-04-13, 08:42 PM

I'd consider that pending having a look, always had a soft spot for a nice green kwak and like the shape more on this model!

30-04-13, 06:03 PM	#1
LewSpeight Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halifax, UK Posts: 1,167	Buying a 24,000 mile ZX6? As the title suggests.. It's a mate who wants one. He likes the look of it but the mileage is scaring him.. He just wants some approval/dissaproval from an experienced rider? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KAWASAKI-Z...item5655bef14f __________________ BREAKING MY SV - CLICKY CLICKY You laugh at me because i am different.. ....................................I laugh harder because you are all the same.

30-04-13, 06:09 PM	#2
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: What do you think to this...? it's a 10 year old bike with 24,000 miles on it, what's he worried about? Go see it and check the MOT certificates to see when the mileage was done. __________________ BMW F800ST

30-04-13, 06:09 PM	#3
Paul the 6th Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 4,790	Re: What do you think to this...? Looks pretty decent - definitely go to view before buying and ask to see service history to back up the "regular oil & filter changes" plus other routine service items.. Apart from that if I was in the market for a ninja, it looks like a decent bike. __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012 - You were awesome Cbf600, sv650, sv1000, gsxr 750 srad, KTM adventure 950, gsxr 750 k1, gsxr 750 srad, fazer 1000, zx9r ninja..

30-04-13, 06:09 PM	#4
disco2 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What do you think to this...? I love them things a friend has a 2002 with over 30,000 on the clocks not given him any trouble as far as I have heard. But another mate (I have more than 2 can u believe it) has a zx9 and has no end of electrical probs but that one is a 98 maybe older hold on I go and find out. Just had a flick thro me piccys his is on an s reg so that's a errrrm 1998 I think but anyway good engine and box. Last edited by disco2; 30-04-13 at 06:16 PM.

30-04-13, 06:12 PM	#5
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: What do you think to this...? I'd go view that if it was near me! __________________

30-04-13, 06:15 PM	#7
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: What do you think to this...? well like all ebay or auction listings; ask the normal questions and get the answers threw the "ask seller a question", they then become part of the item description, that mileage isn't a problem in itself, but it's how it's been accumulated, take someone who knows what they are looking at, they will soon tell if it's been tracked or abused (factory fairings are often stored and re-fitted before sale), if you know no one suitable, then you can get it inspected by a bike shop or engineer, don't forget HPI or another vehicle checking service. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

30-04-13, 07:09 PM	#9
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: What do you think to this...? 24,000 miles is worrying someone? WTF? That engine is essentially the same as the one in my ZX6 which has approximately 100,000 more miles on it than that one - still good. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

30-04-13, 08:42 PM	#10
dirtyred619 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Buying a 24,000 mile ZX6? I'd consider that pending having a look, always had a soft spot for a nice green kwak and like the shape more on this model!

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