2007 Honda CRF 0.4L Petrol · RK07 KKP

The 2007 Honda CRF currently holds a valid MOT issued on 25 June 2025, restricted to daytime use only as no road-legal lighting is fitted. The maintenance trend shows short-term improvement following a failed test on 24 June 2025, where the tester flagged a serious offside front shock absorber fluid leak that was rectified before the subsequent pass, though longstanding minor wear across suspension, steering and drivetrain components has persisted unchanged across every MOT dating back to 2021. No recorded mileage figures are attached to any of the five MOT tests spanning 2021 to 2025, so there is no data to correlate component wear rates with the vehicle’s 19-year age as of June 2026. The intervals between tests are consistent with standard annual MOT renewal, with the longest gap of 22 months between the September 2023 and June 2025 tests falling within normal bounds for a recreational off-road vehicle. A buyer should prioritise in-person inspection of the front suspension, as both shock absorbers have shown light oil misting since 2021 and the 2025 test flagged a serious offside front shock leak. The mono-shock linkage has recorded free play in every test since 2021, so check for excessive movement or worn pivot bushes that could compromise handling. Front brake pads were marked as close to the minimum wear limit in the 2021 test, so measure current pad depth and inspect discs for scoring, warping or evidence of binding calipers that cause uneven wear. All tests since 2021 have noted slight free play in the front steering head bearing and slight play in both front and rear wheel bearings, so check the steering head for clunking or roughness during full-lock turns, and spin each wheel to feel for bearing roughness or lateral play. The front wheel rim was marked as slightly distorted in 2021 and 2022, so inspect for damage that could cause vibration or tyre failure, and check the drive chain for correct slack and sprocket wear as it has been marked as worn but not excessive across all recorded tests. The rear registration plate was flagged as illegible, damaged and incorrectly sized in the 2025 failed test, so confirm it has been replaced with a compliant unit to avoid future enforcement action, and note the existing daylight-only restriction will require fitting approved road lighting and a re-test if low-visibility riding is intended.