VICTORY HAMMER2008 · 1.6L PETROL

The 2008 Victory Hammer shows a passed roadworthiness status as of the 8 May 2026 test at 13,954 miles, though it failed earlier that same day on headlamp aim, missing rear reflector, and noisy exhaust before rectification. The maintenance trend is broadly stable with minor recurring exhaust noise flagged across three tests since May 2023, while brake binding noted in 2024 and 2025 cleared without escalation. Recorded mileage sits at 13,954 against an 18-year lifespan, equating to roughly 775 miles per year. The DVSA logs show 12,367 miles in May 2023, 13,061 in May 2024, 13,761 in May 2025, and 13,954 in May 2026. This is a consistently low annual accumulation with no gaps or sudden jumps, indicating light use or prolonged storage rather than active daily riding. A buyer should physically inspect the exhaust system for internal baffle degradation or joint leakage, given the noisy exhaust advisory persisted from the May 2023 test through the May 2026 failure. The rear brake caliper and linkage warrant checks for sticking or corrosion, as the tester logged binding but not excessive at 13,061 and 13,761 miles before the fault dropped from later records. Verify headlamp aim adjustment and confirm a compliant rear reflector is fitted, both cited in the May 2026 failure. With low standing mileage, examine suspension bushes, tyre sidewall cracking, and frame corrosion for deterioration from inactivity rather than wear.