2015 Lexmoto Xflm 0.1L Petrol · CV65 AFF

The most recent MOT, conducted on 11 November 2023 at 28,378 miles, resulted in a failure, and the vehicle has no recorded retest or pass since. That test is now nearly three years old, meaning the bike is currently untested and its roadworthiness status is unknown. The maintenance trend is not improving. The 2023 failure flagged a rear shock absorber with reduced damping, an excessively worn rear lower shock bush, a missing rear reflector, a notchy or stiff steering head bearing, and a rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. These are not minor consumable advisories. Degraded damping and a worn bush directly affect rear-end stability and handling, while a stiff or notchy steering head bearing suggests corrosion or lack of lubrication in the headstock, a critical structural component. The absence of a subsequent pass record means none of these defects have been demonstrably rectified. The mileage pattern is unusual and warrants scrutiny. Between the November 2018 test at 12,217 miles and the November 2019 test at 22,544 miles, the bike covered 10,327 miles in a single year. Yet by the May 2022 test at 23,779 miles, only 1,335 miles had been added over roughly two and a half years, and the odometer has remained static at 28,378 miles since the November 2023 failure. This suggests either a period of intense use followed by prolonged standing, or a discrepancy in the recorded mileages. A buyer should verify the mileage against service records, HPI data, and the physical condition of wear items such as tyres, chain, sprockets, and brake components to confirm whether the figure is genuine. A prospective buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the rear suspension and steering head area. The 2023 failure identified both a compromised rear shock absorber and an excessively worn lower bush, which together indicate the rear suspension has not been maintained and may have been ridden in a deteriorated state for some time. The steering head bearing fault is equally concerning, as a notchy bearing can mask deeper corrosion or pitting in the headstock races. Check for play, smooth full-lock movement, and any signs of water ingress or rust around the yoke area. The exhaust system has a recurring history of minor leaks and looseness flagged in both 2018 and 2022, so examine the header joints and mounting points for cracking or black soot trails. Brake components have appeared repeatedly on advisories and passes, including worn discs, short levers, and pads near minimum thickness, meaning the braking system should be measured against specification rather than assumed serviceable. Given the bike has stood with known faults for an extended period, corrosion in brake lines, fuel system, and electrical connectors is a realistic risk that a static MOT record cannot rule out.