2019 Lexmoto Venom 0.1L Petrol · GD68 WCC

The Lexmoto Venom holds a current MOT that passed on 10 May 2023 at 9,763 miles. That certificate is now over three years old and expired on 9 May 2026, so the bike is not legally roadworthy today without a fresh test. The maintenance trend is mixed. The tester flagged a rear brake binding fault and a worn rear suspension bush in the 2 May 2023 failure, yet those items do not appear on the pass certificate eight days later, suggesting they were rectified quickly. A bent rear brake pedal was noted as an advisory in both the failure and the pass, and it remains an open defect that has not been repaired. The front brake disc was flagged as worn but not excessively in both tests, indicating a consumable that was monitored rather than replaced. Overall, the record shows a short burst of activity followed by a long period with no further testing. The mileage pattern is unusually low. The bike recorded 9,761 miles on 2 May 2023 and 9,763 miles on 10 May 2023, a gain of just two miles in eight days. With no subsequent MOT entries, the current recorded mileage of 9,763 miles has stood for over three years. For a machine roughly seven years old, that represents about 1,395 miles per year, which is well below typical annual use. Such low mileage can mean reduced mechanical wear, but it also raises the possibility of long periods standing, which can lead to dried-out seals, stale fuel, and corrosion in brake and fuel systems. A buyer should focus on the rear brake system as a priority. The bent pedal noted in both 2023 tests has never been addressed, and a binding rear brake was flagged just days before the pass. The caliper, master cylinder, and pedal linkage need close inspection for uneven wear, corrosion, or fluid contamination that could have developed during prolonged inactivity. The front brake disc was already showing wear in 2023, so its thickness should be measured against manufacturer minimums. The rear suspension bush that caused the initial failure was presumably replaced, but the swingarm pivot and all suspension linkages should be checked for free play and deterioration from age rather than mileage. Beyond the flagged items, the exhaust system deserves attention. The 2023 failure cited excessive exhaust noise, which was resolved before the pass, but the silencer and header joints should be inspected for corrosion or aftermarket modifications. Given the long gap since the last test, a full pre-purchase inspection covering tyre age, chain and sprocket condition, fork seals, and fluid condition is strongly recommended before any road use.