2013 Honda CB 1.0L Petrol · FM13 XPW

This Honda CB presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT. The test conducted on 14 August 2025 at 8,030 miles resulted in a pass with zero defects recorded. This outcome is a marked improvement over the previous inspection on 2 May 2023 at 6,309 miles, where the tester flagged an exhaust system emitting noise above the prescribed limit under item 8.1.1 (a). The resolution of that advisory, combined with two subsequent consecutive clean passes, indicates the exhaust issue was rectified promptly and the motorcycle has remained mechanically sound since. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a machine of this age, averaging roughly 618 miles per annum over its thirteen-year lifespan. Between the April 2022 test at 4,320 miles and the August 2025 test at 8,030 miles, the odometer advanced by just 3,710 miles over a three-year and four-month period. Such sporadic use raises questions about prolonged periods of inactivity rather than heavy wear. Long stationary stints can lead to stale fuel, degraded rubber hoses, and surface corrosion on brake discs and suspension components, even if the mileage itself remains negligible. Despite the clean recent history, a prospective buyer must physically inspect components that deteriorate with age rather than mileage. The 2023 exhaust noise advisory warrants a close visual check of the entire system for pinhole corrosion, failing joints, or loose mountings, particularly around the silencer and header pipe connections. Tyre date codes should be scrutinised; original rubber from 2013 will be perished regardless of remaining tread depth. Suspension seals, fork oil, and brake fluid condition also demand attention, as infrequent use accelerates moisture absorption and internal degradation. A cold start and a brief road test will reveal whether the engine idles smoothly and the transmission shifts cleanly after extended dormancy.