2018 Honda CRF 1.0L Petrol · AF68 GYG

This Honda CRF presents a strong and improving roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 18 November 2025 at 44,392 miles, passed with zero defects, marking four consecutive clean certificates. This trajectory indicates a resolving maintenance trend, particularly when contrasted against an advisory noted in 2021. The vehicle appears to have been well-maintained in recent years, with no recurring mechanical or structural faults surfacing in the latest three tests. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle. Annual accumulation averages approximately 5,549 miles, well below the typical UK annual figure of 8,000 to 12,000 miles. Between the November 2022 test at 29,404 miles and the November 2023 test at 38,048 miles, the vehicle covered 8,644 miles in a single year, representing a brief period of heavier use before returning to lighter annual increments of roughly 2,670 miles between 2024 and 2025. This pattern suggests the motorcycle may have experienced periods of prolonged standing, which can introduce its own concerns around stale fuel, dried seals, and tyre sidewall degradation despite the low overall mileage. The sole advisory in the entire history appeared on 3 November 2021 at 18,632 miles, when the tester flagged a slight fluctuation of rear brake effort. This defect has not recurred in any subsequent test, indicating the issue was likely addressed promptly. No corrosion, suspension wear, exhaust defects, or structural advisories have appeared across five years of testing. The clean record since 2021 suggests the braking system and mechanical components have remained in satisfactory condition. A prospective buyer should still conduct a focused in-person inspection. Given the low mileage and potential for long stationary periods, examine the tyre date codes and sidewalls for perishing, test the front and rear brake calipers for binding, and check the chain and sprockets for correct tension and corrosion. Inspect the fork seals, swingarm bearings, and exhaust system for surface rust that can develop when a machine is stored rather than ridden regularly. The MOT record is reassuring, but a practical test ride and visual inspection remain essential before purchase.