2002 Honda ST1300 1.3L Petrol · DN02 HDO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. The most recent test in March 2025 at 44,268 miles resulted in a pass despite an advisory for a front tyre worn near the legal limit. This follows a pattern seen in August 2023, where the same issue was flagged, suggesting the owner only replaces consumables once they reach a critical failure point. The recorded mileage of 44,268 miles is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old motorcycle, averaging fewer than 1,900 miles per year. Significant gaps in usage are evident between April 2021 and August 2023, where the bike covered only 78 miles in over two years. Such low annual mileage often implies the vehicle sits for long periods, which frequently leads to secondary issues like rubber perish, seized seals, and fluid degradation that are not always fully captured by a standard MOT test. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and wheel components. The history shows a 2021 failure for critical wear on both front brake pads and contaminated brake fluid, indicating a lapse in basic fluid maintenance. While the 2019 advisory for slight play in the rear wheel bearing was noted, the buyer should check for increased movement or grease leakage in all bearings. Given the low mileage and age, inspecting the condition of the brake hoses and fork seals for cracking is also vital, as these components degrade through time rather than through distance.