1987 Honda MT 0.0L Petrol · D500 KWR

The Honda MT's MOT certificate expired in August 2024, meaning the vehicle currently lacks legal roadworthiness certification. The maintenance trend appears stable but highlights persistent, low-level wear rather than acute mechanical failure. In the most recent test on 30 August 2024 at 24,184 miles, the tester flagged reduced light intensity across all front and rear direction indicators. This points to aging lens units, degraded wiring, or a weak charging system rather than sudden electrical collapse. The motorcycle consistently passes its tests, though the recurring nature of specific defects indicates a pattern of light use followed by long periods of inactivity. The mileage pattern is highly unusual and points to a sparse, sporadic usage history. Between the 6 July 2018 test at 803 miles and the 25 November 2020 test at 24,174 miles, the machine accumulated over 23,000 miles. Since November 2020, however, the recorded mileage has barely moved, covering just 10 miles over nearly four years up to the August 2024 test. Such minimal recent operation often leads to the deterioration of rubber components and brake binding, as fluids evaporate and parts sit stationary without circulation. A buyer must inspect the structural integrity of the chassis and steering head area carefully. The tester flagged slight free play in the front steering headbearing in both May 2022 and November 2020, indicating steady wear that was likely tolerated rather than rectified. Similarly, the rear wheel bearing exhibited slight play across the same period. While neither defect worsened to an outright failure, neglected bearings on a 39-year-old machine can suddenly seize or degrade without warning. Examine the fork seals closely; the tester noted a slight dampness on the front fork leg in 2020, and prolonged inactivity since then will have likely dried out the seals and allowed corrosion to form on the stanchions. Check the indicator housings for moisture ingress or tarnished reflectors to explain the recent lighting rejection.