2001 Honda CBR900RR 0.9L Petrol · X848 BNH

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care regarding consumables. While the most recent test in May 2024 at 34,381 miles passed, the advisory noted a rear tyre worn to the legal limit. This mirrors a pattern seen in 2021, where the same issue was flagged across multiple tests. The overall state of the machine suggests that while the bike is kept operational, consumable items and minor electrical faults are only addressed once they reach failure thresholds or require adjustment. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 25-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 1,375 miles per year. There are significant gaps in usage; for instance, the bike covered only 66 miles between July 2021 and May 2024, and roughly 636 miles between June 2020 and July 2021. This low usage suggests the vehicle has sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, fluid ingress, and seal-related issues that are not fully captured by the odometer reading alone. A thorough physical inspection must focus on the suspension and braking systems. The record shows a progression from a light misting on the nearside front shock absorber in 2020 to a serious fluid leak by June 2021. The buyer should verify if the fork has been rebuilt and check for current weeping seals. Additionally, the history notes a distorted bead rim on the rear wheel and fluctuating brake effort in earlier tests, which could indicate structural damage to the wheel or seized-potted calipers and warped brake discs. Given the low mileage, the buyer should also inspect for perished brake hoses and deep-seated corrosion on the chassis and fuel tank, which are common in bikes of this age that see little road use.