05-07-12, 02:31 AM
Mileage in itself isn't a problem, what you want to know is how its been treated for those miles.
A cared-for high miler is probably a better bet than a neglected or hammered low mileage machine. My 4-year-old Fazer had 10,500 when I bought it and it were mint (new tyres / chain / sprockets, serviced at 3000m / 6000m) and put 2000 miles on in 4 months.
If there's aftermarket stuff on it (exhausts etc), check the original parts are present. If there's no service record, there should be at least a list of receipts for parts / materials.
A cared-for high miler is probably a better bet than a neglected or hammered low mileage machine. My 4-year-old Fazer had 10,500 when I bought it and it were mint (new tyres / chain / sprockets, serviced at 3000m / 6000m) and put 2000 miles on in 4 months.
If there's aftermarket stuff on it (exhausts etc), check the original parts are present. If there's no service record, there should be at least a list of receipts for parts / materials.