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I've seen a 2002 XT600 with 4,000 miles and 2 owners. It looks clean and I'm tempted. However, although there is a service book with a 600 mile stamp in it, there are no more services recorded.

The dealer recons that the previous owner was sticking to the mileage intervals and the fact that 10 years may have passed with no oil change makes no difference to the life of the engine. He would say that though - I know that is nonsense and the oil should ideally have been changed every year.

Still, the bike did most of its miles in its early life (MOTs show this) so perhaps no damage has been done by not changing the oil. I'd be interested in opinions on this.

The other question is regarding tyre wear.The rear tyre, which I assume is the original, is about 80% worn. Would this tally with the mileage?

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It's just about due for its first proper service! A couple of points:

It's had its oil changed at 600 miles, which is vital.

Ideally it should have been serviced every year, regardless of mileage. But I'd rather have a bike that had been sitting around without being serviced than a bike that was used hard without being serviced. Budget for a full service (it's due anyway). Also be prepared for the carbs to be gunked up, and possibly the wheel and chassis bearings to be a bit dry. All are fairly easy fixes if you have a bit of mechanical nous. You may get away without this. They are very durable bikes.

I get around 4-5k out of a rear tyre, so the wear you describe sounds about right. At 10 years old, the tyres will need changing regardless of wear.
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+1 couldn't have put it better myself.

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Thanks for the reply.

Tyre wear seems to fit with the mileage which gives me more confidence that the mileage is correct.

I'll look up what's entailed in a full service and see whether I can get this included in the price..

Useful tips - thanks for the comments.
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Full service normally means an oil & filter change (if your lucky) a five second glance at the obvious stuff, plus quick pull of the levers & that`s it.

How much do they want for it?

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Just because there's no stamps, doesn't mean the oil hasn't been changed.

I bought my XT at two years old in 2005 and don't have any service history since then because I've done it all myself.

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