What causes Noisy cam chain and worn tensioner on the Honda Astrea 100?

Listen for rattle at idle and cold start Estimated fix cost: $25-$60

What causes Slipping clutch, hard or jumping gear shifts on the Honda Astrea 100?

Shift all four gears, feel for slip uphill Estimated fix cost: $30-$80

Headlight brightness at idle, battery and wiring splices Estimated fix cost: $20-$70

Underside, steering head, welds, matching frame engine numbers Estimated fix cost: $100-$300

Known issues to inspect before buying a used Honda Astrea 100. What to check and how much repairs cost.

MODERATE

Listen for rattle at idle and cold start

Fix cost: $25-$60

MODERATE

Shift all four gears, feel for slip uphill

Fix cost: $30-$80

MINOR

Headlight brightness at idle, battery and wiring splices

Fix cost: $20-$70

SERIOUS

Underside, steering head, welds, matching frame engine numbers

Fix cost: $100-$300

☐Verify frame and engine number documents

☐Cold start, check smoke and noise

☐Test ride through all gears, brakes

☐Inspect oil leaks, rust, genuine parts

Very reliable, cheap parts if frame sound