2019 Lexmoto Chieftain TD 125 T-15 0.1L Petrol · DU19 DHD

The vehicle presents a sound mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 25 March 2025 at 9,360 miles, where it passed cleanly with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A cluster of advisories and failures in March 2024, covering front shock absorber damping and a rear tyre tread issue, appears to have been properly addressed. The 2024 retest the very next day passed, and the subsequent 2025 test was entirely clean, indicating the previous owner corrected the flagged items rather than ignoring them. The mileage profile is notably low. The bike covered just 2,016 miles between March 2024 and March 2025, and only 5,527 miles over the five years from March 2022 to March 2025. That equates to roughly 1,100 miles annually across that period. Such low use raises the possibility of prolonged standing, which can cause tyre sidewall deterioration, stale fuel issues, and surface corrosion on brake discs and exposed components, even though the recorded mileage itself is minimal. The recurring theme in this record is front suspension wear. A light oil misting on the right-hand front shock appeared at 5,163 miles in March 2023, and by March 2024 the same unit showed reduced damping effect, triggering an advisory. A buyer should physically inspect the front forks and shock absorbers for oil weeping, pitting on the stanchions, and smooth compression action. The rear brake and tyre condition also warrant close scrutiny, given the 2024 failure for a loose brake pad pin and sub-minimum rear tyre tread. These are relatively minor in isolation, but they point to someone who rode the bike hard enough to wear components yet may not have kept on top of routine checks between annual tests. A hands-on inspection should focus on structural integrity around the frame welds and swingarm pivot, particularly if the machine has been stored outdoors. Check the exhaust system for corrosion at joints and mounting points, and verify that the brake calipers, pad retaining pins, and disc surfaces are in good order. The clean 2025 result is encouraging, but a low-mileage machine of this age benefits from a thorough test ride to confirm the front suspension remains controlled and the drivetrain free of hesitation or uneven wear.