2017 Honda CBR 0.1L Petrol · EX17 DFO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT pass in August 2024 at 27,514 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a significant lapse in care leading up to a failure in June 2024. While the bike maintained clean records between 2021 and 2023, the 2024 failure revealed a multitude of mechanical and safety defects that suggest basic preventative upkeep was neglected until the mandatory retest required. At nine years old, the recorded mileage of 27,514 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components rather than wear from distance. The gap between the May 2022 test at 21,732 miles and the June 2024 failure at 27,514 miles shows a moderate increase, but the presence of a perished front tyre indicates that the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods, allowing materials to dry rot and before failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the drivetrain and braking systems. The June 2024 failure flagged the front brake as excessively binding and the drive chain as excessively loose with a worn rear sprocket. Although these were supposedly rectified, the buyer should check for caliper sticking and ensure the new chain has proper tension and alignment. The previous failure for a rear tyre below the 1.0mm legal limit suggests the previous owner ignored consumable wear until it became critical, necessitating a close check of the remaining tyres for cracking or uneven wear.