2008 Honda CB 1300 SA-7 1.3L Petrol · LC08 FLF

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness evidenced by a consistent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted in April 2026 at 37,054 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, maintaining a stable record across the last five inspections. This ongoing trend suggests the motorcycle has been maintained to a standard that avoids the mechanical failures or structural degradation typically seen in older Japanese machinery. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old machine, averaging approximately 2,000 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap in usage between March 2020 and September 2022, where the vehicle covered only 2,845 miles over two years. Since the 2022 test, the usage has remained minimal, with only 371 miles recorded in the last four years. While this low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts and the settling of fluids. Given the lack of recorded mechanical faults, a physical inspection should focus on components affected by age rather than mileage. A buyer must check for perished or corroded tyres, degraded brake lines, and leaking fork seals that often result from disuse. The frame should be examined for surface rust, particularly around the mounting points, as low mileage does not protect the metalwork from environmental corrosion. Testing the fuel system is also vital to ensure that varnish has not occurred during the long intervals of inactivity identified in the records.