2015 Honda CBR 0.1L Petrol · LL15 XPW

A consistent pattern of rear-exhaust noise advisories has accompanied this Honda through most of its MOT history, present at every recorded test from 2021 onwards and resurfacing as a Major-related advisory just ahead of the February 2026 pass. The single failure on record is directly tied to this period, when on 5 February 2026 the nearside front brake was judged to be excessively binding, a defect serious enough to halt the test before completion. Five days later the same inspection returned a pass once the brake fault was presumably rectified, though the exhaust noise remained noted. The vehicle has therefore cleared seven MOT tests in total, but the braking episode and the unresolved exhaust issue mean the recent roadworthiness picture is not straightforwardly clean. Recorded mileage stands at 12,666 miles across roughly eleven years, giving an annual accumulation close to 1,150 miles, which is very low for a motorcycle and consistent with limited or seasonal use. The MOT record shows an early test in October 2019 followed by a gap of nearly twenty months before the May 2021 entry, suggesting the machine was either laid up or used very sparingly during that period. The annual mileages implied by the gaps between recorded odometer readings remain modest throughout, and there is no evidence of rapid accumulation that would typically accelerate wear on tyres, chain and sprockets, or brake components. With such low use, attention should focus on corrosion, dried seals, surface rust on fasteners, and brake caliper slide pins that can seize after prolonged standing rather than the usual high-mileage wear items. The front brake caliper issue that caused the only recorded failure is the most pressing area for inspection. On a test ride the buyer should feel for any residual drag, uneven deceleration between left and right, or pulling to one side under braking, and should check for a caliper that remains warm long after the bike has been parked, all of which would indicate the slide pins or piston are still binding. The nearside front shock absorber has carried a light oil misting advisory at the last two tests, and although the tester did not consider it severe enough to fail, it warrants close inspection for any worsening seepage, a wet residue around the seal, or a divot in the damping behaviour over bumps compared with the offside unit. The rear exhaust should be evaluated for the source of the persistent noise, paying particular attention to the silencer mounting, any blown joint, or a perished gasket that may now exceed an advisory level. The drive chain was previously noted as worn but not excessive in May 2021, and with limited mileage accumulated since, it should still be serviceable, though the buyer should look for stiff links, uneven tension, and adequate slack adjustment when on the centre stand. Given the low-use profile, the brake fluid, fork oil, and coolant should be treated as age-expired items regardless of mileometer reading, and the brake hoses and master cylinder should be visually checked for cracking or perished sections. A deliberate cold start is advisable to confirm the engine fires cleanly and idles smoothly, while a slow-speed manoeuvring check will help reveal any clutch drag, transmission glitches, or signs of sticking throttle bodies that often accompany motorcycles that have seen long periods of inactivity.