2019 Honda ADV 750-J 0.7L Petrol · YA19 BJV

The 2019 Honda ADV 750-J presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 8 June 2026 at 10,164 miles with zero defects. The only notable advisory in recent years was a minor front brake binding issue recorded on 10 June 2025 at 9,506 miles, which the tester explicitly noted was not excessive. That defect has since cleared, suggesting the binding caliper or sticking slider pin was resolved before the 2026 test. No corrosion, structural integrity warnings, or emissions failures have ever appeared across the five-test history, indicating consistent mechanical care. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seven-year-old machine, averaging just 1,452 miles per year. Between the May 2022 test at 5,039 miles and the April 2023 test at 8,174 miles, the scooter covered 3,135 miles in roughly eleven months, a brief period of heavier use. From April 2023 onward, the annual drop sharply to 538 miles between 2023 and 2024, then 794 miles between 2024 and 2025, and 658 miles in the most recent year. Such low annual accumulation raises the possibility of prolonged standing, which can cause flat-spotted tyres, stale fuel, and dried-out suspension seals despite the low recorded distance. A buyer should still inspect the front braking system closely. Even though the 2025 advisory has cleared, binding calipers on Honda's ADV 750 can stem from corroded slider pistons or contaminated brake fluid, both of which worsen with infrequent use. Check the front brake discs for scoring and measure pad thickness against Honda's specification. The 2022 advisory for front tyre wear close to the legal limit at just 5,039 miles suggests the original tyre may have been a budget replacement; verify the current front tyre's brand, date code, and remaining tread depth. Inspect the suspension bushes and fork seals for deterioration from static storage rather than mileage wear, and confirm the rear drive belt and final drive components show no cracking or rust from disuse.