2012 CPI 43 0.1L Petrol · FJ61 DHO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift from perfect records to emerging mechanical neglect. The most recent test in September 2024 at 5,867 miles resulted in a pass following an initial failure for headlamp aim, fork corrosion, and a dry drive chain. While these issues were rectified, the appearance of multiple faults after years of clean records suggests the vehicle is beginning to suffer from age-related degradation rather than high use. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old motorcycle, averaging only 419 miles per year. There is a significant seven-year gap between the 2015 test at 1,968 miles and the 2022 test at 5,595 miles, during which the vehicle covered fewer than 3,600 miles. Such extremely low usage often indicates long periods of standing, which leads to the degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluids regardless of the low mechanical wear indicated on the odometer. A buyer must perform a physical inspection of the front forks to ensure the noted corrosion in September 2024 has not compromised the structural integrity or the seals. The drive chain requires immediate attention as the tester flagged it as dry and worn; neglected lubrication leads to premature stretching and sprocket wear. Given the history of inactivity, the inspection should also check for fuel line cracking and tyres for flat spotting, as these components perish through age rather than mileage.