2022 Honda NC 750 XD-M 0.7L Petrol · DV22 VND

A remarkably sparse roadworthiness file defines this 2022 Honda NC750XD-M, with a single MOT test recorded on 14 May 2026 returning a pass alongside a mileage reading of just 1,098 miles. The only recorded advisory concerned the nearside switch gear being slightly loose on the handlebar, a minor fitment observation that does not in itself indicate any structural or mechanical defect but does warrant a physical check to confirm the housing has not worked further loose and that no wires beneath have been strained. With only one data point on file, no trend can be established, so the buyer is essentially evaluating a motorcycle whose compliance history consists of a single clean pass with a trivial advisory. The absence of prior failures or repeat advisories is simply a function of there being no earlier tests to record, rather than evidence of any long-term mechanical consistency. The usage pattern is unusually light for a vehicle of this age. Covering roughly 1,098 miles over approximately four years equates to an average of around 274 miles per year, which sits well below typical annual accumulation for a motorcycle of this class. This kind of low mileage carries specific mechanical implications: brake discs and pads may have surface corrosion from infrequent use rather than wear from friction, drive chain and sprocket condition is heavily dependent on periodic lubrication rather than mileage alone, tyre rubber can harden and crack from age even with deep tread remaining, and any oil seals, gaskets, or hoses that have sat static for prolonged periods are more prone to weeping when the machine is returned to regular use. Coolant and brake fluid will still degrade over time regardless of mileage, and the low annual figure means those intervals are more likely to have been missed than exceeded. Equally, the relatively short distance covered since new suggests that major drivetrain and suspension components should not yet have accumulated significant wear. Given the single advisory relating to switch gear, the buyer should physically inspect the left-hand control cluster on a viewing, checking that the indicator switch, horn button, headlamp dip switch, and any mode selector all click firmly and return positively without rocking on the bar. Any looseness beyond what was recorded in 2026 should be queried, as switch pods on NC750 models are clipped onto the bar and can work further free if the retaining screw has loosened. On a test ride, particular attention should be paid to the operation of the indicators and headlamp flash, as a loose housing can intermittently break contact. Beyond this, a thorough check of tyre condition is warranted despite likely shallow wear, looking for sidewall cracking, tread hardening, or any perishing consistent with age rather than use, and the manufacturing date stamp should be located on each tyre sidewall to confirm they are not original equipment that has aged out of safe service life. The braking system should be exercised with care on a test ride, as light use frequently produces a light surface film of corrosion on the discs that can cause initial judder or a pulsing feel through the lever until the pads bed back in. The chain should be inspected for stiff links, surface rust on the inner run, and adequate lubricant, with the sprocket teeth checked for the typical hooked or shark-fin profile that indicates replacement is due. The DCT or manual gearbox, depending on the specific XD-M specification, should be operated through all gears or all mapping modes to confirm smooth engagement, and the engine should be observed for any signs of oil misting around the cam cover or lower crankcase, a known area to watch on NC-series engines that have spent extended periods at rest. Finally, confirming the service book history directly with the seller is advisable, as low annual mileage makes it more likely that time-based service items such as valve clearance checks, brake fluid renewal, and coolant replacement have been deferred and may now be due regardless of the odometer reading.