Would you buy one of these?

[wots]

https://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/GetDealer.do?did=20840&pageid=1

I was looking at the CBF500's ABS etc. for £1k

They are clearly ex-courier as I believe the dealer hires them out (so it may well even be one of theirs).

I know the mileage is out of this world, especially for a bike. I bought an ex-police car 3 years ago, as well as being the fastest car I've ever owned it was also one of the most reliable because of the way the rigorously serviced them. I only sold it because the clutch started to slip after I'd done 25K in it. That and the fact it could exceed insta-ban speeds in third gear.

I am aware these are a reliable bike in any event.

It's a first big bike, BTW!

Thoughts please
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[P.addy]

I'd rely on one.

Rover 25 1.4's can hit over 70 in 2nd gear btw no police car stuff there.

Fuck it, GSXR1000s can do 100+ in first

But back on topic, a 500/600 Honda I would rely on... just because I've rarely had an issue with a Honda.

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IMO think it worth a punt if I was looking for that sort of kit.

At least being a dealer you might be able to blag 2/3 months warranty (which will be useless as should any bits that'll fail they'll be wear and tear items ) or maybe some gear to go with the sale.
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It'll have had just about everything that's consumable consumed and replaced. What matter is how long ago. "Just serviced" might mean an oil change.

If everything is fresh and freshly adjusted, fine. If it's never seen a valve clearance adjustment and is 500 miles away from needing new filters, tyres, bearings, fork seals, disks, pads, exhaust, cush drive, chain, sprockets, cam chain...

Sight unseen, I'd be minded to offer them £500 cash to push it away. Because even if it's a decent bike, the number of people who will buy it from you with that mileage is going to be limited.
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[wots]

How much would an independent service cost to give it a good going over for some or all of the things mentioned? Obvious things like tyres, fork seals for me at least would be a walk away, for the extra expense straight away. Really obvious stuff, especially to someone like me. But the rest?

I would consider the cost of that, in addition to a purchase price, if that makes sense.
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[WillOdling]

Offer him 600 and even if it only lasts you a year or two, flog it when it's dead for spares and you'll probably only lose a few quid
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[wots]

I think on balance it's not a good idea, but was curious.

Hornet would be nice, anything that kind of ilk really.

Absolutely standard/stock, don't mind scratched scraped or other, as has been mentioned. It's first big bike, anything could happen but hopefully won't. Therefore cracked or broken fairing wouldn't dissuade me. But it must all be there.

I just can't decide what to do with the 125, if the wife hadn't started riding I'd part ex it. She said, get the bike you want, part-ex the 125 and then get a cheaper 125. Then explained it wouldn't really work that way as 125's are as much if not more than 500/600's

Decisions decisions
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