2008 Honda CB 1300 SA-8 1.3L Petrol · GU58 KMZ

The 2008 Honda CB 1300 SA-8 remains roadworthy following the 6 February 2026 MOT test at 17,833 miles, where the tester logged no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the recorded five-year span, showing four passes and a single anomalous failure in early 2024 that carried no mechanical advisories. This pattern indicates consistent statutory compliance by the previous keeper. Mileage sits at 17,833 against an 18-year service life, an average of roughly 991 miles per year. The 1 February 2023 test at 14,418 miles and the 5 February 2025 test at 16,592 miles bracket a two-year gain of only 2,174 miles. A tight cluster appears in February 2024: a failed test at 15,449 miles on the 6th, then a pass at 15,466 miles on the 9th, a mere 17-mile difference. Such low annual use signals extended standing periods rather than wear from distance. A buyer should physically scrutinise structural integrity and corrosion on the frame, swingarm, and exhaust, as the MOT sheets flag none yet age promotes rust where paint breaks. The tester recorded no binding calipers or worn suspension bushes, but fork seal weeping, rear linkage bearing play, and brake disc scoring need hands-on verification. The 2024 failure with zero defects suggests a paperwork or presentation issue swiftly resolved; nevertheless, tyre sidewalls, coolant hoses, and clutch hydraulics demand inspection for degradation from inactivity.