2016 Lexmoto Venom 0.1L Petrol · AD16 FRL

The maintenance trend for this 2016 Lexmoto Venom remains entirely unknown beyond October 2021, rendering a current roadworthiness assessment impossible based on the available data. The most recent test on 2021-10-05 at 13,712 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating the motorcycle met minimum safety standards at that time. However, the absence of any subsequent MOT records for nearly five years means the current mechanical condition cannot be verified. A pass five years ago does not guarantee the integrity of critical components today. The recorded mileage of 13,712 miles equates to an average of roughly 1,371 miles per year, which is exceptionally low for a decade-old machine. The MOT history shows the odometer reading remained static at 13,712 miles between the failed test on 2021-09-27 and the passed test on 2021-10-05. This stagnation suggests the motorcycle either covered negligible distance during that week or the mileage was recorded identically. The lack of any further mileage entries since October 2021 implies the bike has either been standing unused for five years or has been ridden without submitting to the mandatory annual MOT test. Given the five-year gap in statutory testing, a buyer must treat this motorcycle as unroadworthy until proven otherwise. A thorough in-person inspection should focus on the deterioration caused by long-term standing. Tyres will almost certainly have flat spots, perished sidewalls, and degraded rubber from age rather than wear. Brake systems demand close scrutiny; calipers may be binding due to corrosion on the pistons, and brake fluid will have absorbed moisture, severely reducing boiling points. The fuel system requires draining, as stale petrol will cause carburetor blockages and starting issues. Suspension bushes and fork seals will have dried out and cracked from prolonged inactivity. Structural integrity must be checked for corrosion, particularly on the exhaust system and frame welds, which can degrade rapidly when a machine sits dormant in a damp environment.