The documentary, entitled The Mecca of Motorcycling, featured Robinson prominently as it focused on his getting to understand the 37.73 miles of the Snaefell Mountain Course and the various idiosyncrasies involved with competing at the Isle of Man TT.

Robinson made an immediate impact, dicing at the head of the field along with Joey Dunlop and Kevin Schwantz he was well placed for a podium finish when he suffered a broken chain.

In wet conditions Robinson claimed victory over Joey Dunlop, who at that time was the newly crowned World TT Formula 1 Champion.

Robinson's further endeavours at the meeting resulted in disappointment in the TT Classic Race which saw him retire with a blown engine whilst Dunlop upped the outright lap record to 120.83 miles per hour (194.46 km/h).

[13] A collection of results saw Robinson standing on the threshold of what promised to be a brilliant international career,[14] being on the cusp of signing a full-time contract with the factory Suzuki Racing Team when he became the 13th rider to die on the Oliver's Mount circuit at Scarborough.

Competing at the circuit for the first time, Robinson crashed in dense undergrowth and trees on the uphill Quarry Hills section on his sixth lap of practice.

[19] He crashed heavily at the Mill Road Roundabout whilst riding a 125cc machine during a wet practice session and died the next morning at Coleraine Hospital from multiple injuries.