2017 Honda CRF 1.0L Petrol · LE17 AAX

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 12 December 2025 with no defects recorded. While the latest result is clean, the preceding three years showed a trend of accumulating advisories across the braking system, steering, and suspension. The shift from multiple advisories in 2022 through 2024 to a clean sheet in 2025 suggests that a period of corrective maintenance has likely taken place, indicating a current state of stability following a period of gradual mechanical decline. With 30,192 miles recorded over approximately nine years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 3,355 miles per annum. This is considered low usage for a motorcycle of this type. While this results in less mechanical wear on the internal engine components and drivetrain, low-mileage vehicles are often susceptible to issues arising from long periods of inactivity. This includes the degradation of rubber components, the accumulation of moisture in fluids, and the potential for brake calipers to seize or discs to corrode due to a lack of regular heat cycles. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the steering headbearing, which was flagged as stiff or notchy in consecutive years. During a test drive, the handlebars should be checked for any hesitation or a tactile notch when turning at low speeds, as this indicates worn or pitted races. Similarly, the history of front brake binding and worn, pitted discs necessitates a thorough inspection of the braking performance. Listen for any unusual grinding sounds and feel for brake shudder or a lack of immediate bite, which would suggest that the previous issues were not fully rectified or that the discs remain in a degraded state. Given the low annual mileage, a physical inspection of the tyres is essential to identify sidewall cracking or perishing, regardless of the remaining tread depth. The rear wheel bearing, previously noted for having play, should be checked for any lateral movement. Furthermore, the buyer should verify the service history to ensure that fluids, specifically the brake fluid and engine oil, have been changed based on time intervals rather than mileage alone. Finally, check the battery health and inspect the front fork seals for any renewed oil misting, as the suspension had previously shown signs of leakage.