Is 59000 miles too much ?

[Dale]

Hi again all, looking for some more help and your thoughts on this one please:-

Looking for a reliable run around and i came across a 1993 XJ600 Diversion. I have'nt viewed the bike yet, and forgot to ask about service history, but owner says it's in good all round condition for the year.
It has 59000 on the clock and has T&T until April this year.
Seller is asking for £800.
Is this simply too high for a said bike ?
What sort of mileages are they capable of ?
Anyone got a high mileage one ?
Your thoughts / advice on this would be much appreciated.

Cheers,
Dale.
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[GREENI3]

Not uncommon to see a divvy with over 50k on the clocks.
Reliable engines if treated well.

A bit overpriced, £500-750 seems more reasonable.

Electrics are known to go on them, more likely on a higher mileage one.

Header pipes are absolute cack, unless they've been replaced for stainless steel.

[mossi123uk]

i bought my bike 2 months ago 1998 xj 600 diversion for £700 with only 9500 miles i would keep looking around you could still get a good deal on a bike it's still cold

[P.addy]

Bit expensive. Nemo picked his 1993 XJ600 diversion s up in june last year for £780, 15,000 miles near immaculate with full history.

[weasley]

The engine will take that mileage (and more) if even partly looked after, but the price is a bit steep.
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[Dale]

Update:- just found out that recently the bike has had an oil change, brake fluid change, new exhaust (not sure whether full or part) and a new back tyre. Will try to find out about any service history.

Thanks to all for your replies so far. Most welcome.
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[P.addy]

I'd pay 500 tops.

[Rogerborg]

[Old Git Racing]

Its not just the engine with that mileage, its the chassis too. Brake discs and calipers, chain and sprockets, wheel bearings, swingarm bearings are all likely to be worn if they haven't been looked after and especially if its been ridden in winter.
Sounds expensive to me, look for something a bit less used.

OGR
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[Beelzebob]

Agree the price is too much for that mileage. Paddy's probly about right with 500 tops - depending on other factors such as condition, tax/mot, work needing done. Lots of Divvys about so you will find a better one than this.
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[Pie-Roe]

I bought a 93 model with 82k on the clocks two days ago. It's in ok nick, engines a bit loud and knocky but I'm sure it's probably been like that for a few thousand miles.

Seems to handle okay, engine is smooth and surprisingly nippy.
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[Dale]

[Alex_B]

Way overpriced mate.

Shop around, for that money you are looking at a 98 onwards with 12000-15000 on it and even less in some cases.

There are plenty around
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[JoeDougieDoug...]

Holy hell, 59,000 miles is LOADS! I personally doubt i'd ever buy a bike with that many miles, just think... it was 59,000 now, by the time you bought it, it might have 60,000 miles... it wouldn't have much more left in it before something happens are you need to replace the engine or something...

As some of the other said, £500 seems about right - if it does happen to seize up after another 5,000 miles, then you havent wasted a lot of money have ya.

Just keep shopping around and you'll find something.
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[Rogerborg]

[Dale]

Hi again guys, thanks for all your input. I'm not going to buy said bike. I take heed of your suggestions that there is something better out there, for same price but with much lower miles, but i simply cannot find it.
I'm looking on ebay, Motorcycle supermarket, gumtree ect, for anything suitable, i.e. CB500, GS, ER5 ect - not just a Diversion, but anything within 50 miles of me (Huddersfield) but nothing. Dont really want to travel any further than that. But i do need something soonest to get about on. Budget is £1000 MAX - as i need to factor insurance ect.
Is / are there any sites i'm missing ?
Recommendations / any help / loinks much appreciated.
Cheers.
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[jimspeed]

autotrader?? biketrader and places like fridat ads etc maybe?
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[Gerrard]

As Pyro said it might be worth looking at altenative's, there are some other good bikes?
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[Rogerborg]

It's not a good time of year to buy a hack, there's very little out there. If you can wait until March, the market will be flooded with them again though.
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