2019 Honda CBR 0.5L Petrol · SJ68 GCX

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 14 April 2026 at 11,349 miles, with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the immediate history reveals a notable failure just four days prior to that pass. On 10 April 2026 at 11,337 miles, the tester flagged excessive fluctuation of brake effort on both the front and rear circuits, along with a deformed nearside handlebar that was bent to the point of trapping the hand on the tank. Both defects were rectified within four days, suggesting a targeted repair rather than systemic neglect. The brake fluctuation points to uneven disc thickness or a caliper issue that was evidently addressed, while the handlebar deformation is consistent with a minor impact event. No recurring structural or mechanical theme persists beyond that single failure event. The mileage profile is unusually low for a 2019 machine, averaging roughly 1,621 miles per year over seven years. The record shows 3,246 miles in February 2022, 5,577 miles in January 2023, 7,206 miles in April 2025, and 11,349 miles in April 2026. That final jump of 4,143 miles in just under twelve months represents a significant acceleration in use after a long period of very light running. The gap between April 2025 and April 2026 is the most active twelve-month stretch on record, and it coincides with the first brake-related defects appearing on the MOT. Extended periods of low use can allow brake discs to surface-corrode and seals to dry out, which may explain the fluctuation failure now that regular riding has resumed. A buyer should inspect the front and rear braking system carefully, specifically checking disc thickness variation, pad condition, and caliper slide-pin operation. The handlebar deformation and repair warrant close visual inspection of the fork yokes, steering head bearings, and frame steering head area for any signs of cracking or distortion. The tyre advisories recorded in April 2025 at 7,206 miles, where both front and rear tyres were close to the legal limit, suggest the rear tyre may have been replaced during the recent uptick in mileage, but the condition of both tyres should be verified for age-related cracking given the vehicle's low annual use. Corrosion on exposed fasteners, brake lines, and the exhaust system is also worth checking, as infrequent use in a UK climate tends to accelerate surface corrosion on parked motorcycles.