1979 HONDA CB5500.5L PETROL

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent MOT test on 17 June 2025 at 24,394 miles where no defects or advisories were recorded. This consistent performance across the last several years suggests the motorcycle has been kept in a dry environment and subjected to preventative maintenance that prevents immediate mechanical degradation or structural failure. The mileage pattern indicates exceptionally low usage for a 47-year-old machine, averaging approximately 519 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap in activity between August 2013 and July 2018, during which the vehicle covered only 736 miles over five years. The mileage remained remarkably static, moving from 24,102 miles in 2013 to 24,394 miles in 2025. Such extremely low mileage suggests the bike spends long periods in storage, which often presents different risks than high mileage, particularly regarding dry-rot and stagnant components. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on components affected by age rather than distance travelled. The low mileage masks potential degradation of rubber elements such as perished fuel lines, aged tyres, and perished fork seals. Because the MOT record shows no structural defects, one should still verify the frame for hidden corrosion at the pivot points, which often accumulates when a vehicle sits stationary. Additionally, the brake calipers should be checked for binding or seized pistons, as long periods of inactivity frequently lead to internal corrosion despite a clean test history.