1993 Honda CD250U 0.2L Petrol · L890 FRD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean pass in September 2024 at 9,134 miles. This result indicates a significant improvement over the performance in September 2023, where the motorcycle suffered multiple critical safety deplets. While the 2023 failure revealed urgent issues with brake security and structural integrity, the subsequent pass with no recorded advisories suggests that the current owner is proactive in rectifying major mechanical faults identified by the tester. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 33-year-old machine, averaging approximately 277 miles per year. There is a notable four-year gap between July 2018 and July 2022, during which the vehicle covered only 243 miles. This pattern of intermittent use suggests long periods of storage, which often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown despite the low mechanical wear. The slow accumulation of just 554 miles over the last six years confirms the vehicle remains a low-use collector or short-distance asset. A physical inspection must focus on the braking system and structural mounting points given the historical failures. The 2022 test flagged a binding offside front brake, while the 2023 failure highlighted insufficient reserve travel in the rear pedal and an insecure handlebar mount. A buyer should verify that the calipers are not seized and that the handlebar mounting bolts are free of stress fractures or corrosion. Additionally, the 2023 structural failure of the rear tyre underscores the need to check for dry rot and sidewall cracking, as low-mileage tyres often age out regardless of tread depth.