2020 Lexmoto Milano 0.1L Petrol · KM70 GEY

The Lexmoto Milano presents a broadly stable mechanical picture, though the most recent MOT on 25 April 2025 at 5,354 miles flagged two minor items that warrant monitoring. Front brake effort fluctuation was noted on both axles, indicating uneven drag or imbalance, while the front left shock absorber showed a light oil misting. Neither defect was dangerous at the time of testing, but together they suggest the front suspension and braking system are beginning to show age-related wear rather than catastrophic failure. The trend is neither sharply worsening nor fully resolving; it is a gradual drift from the clean bill of health recorded in February 2023. The mileage profile is unusually low for a 2020 machine. Between the February 2023 test at 4,280 miles and the January 2024 test at 4,580 miles, only 300 miles were covered in nearly twelve months. The subsequent jump to 5,354 miles by April 2025 adds 774 miles over roughly fifteen months, still averaging well under 1,000 miles annually. Such sporadic use raises questions about long-term standing periods, during which tyres, seals, and brake components can deteriorate from moisture exposure and lack of regular operation rather than from mechanical wear. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system. The recurring brake-related advisories, from binding noted in January 2024 to effort fluctuation in 2025, point to a caliper or master cylinder that may be sticking intermittently. Have the front calipers checked for free movement and inspect the brake disc faces for uneven scoring. The front left shock absorber oil misting, while described as light, indicates the damper seal is beginning to weep. A close visual check for wet oil residue around the fork seal and dust gaiter is essential, as a full failure would compromise damping and steering precision. Beyond the flagged items, examine the tyre sidewalls for cracking from age and underuse, test the operation of both brake circuits for sponginess or uneven pull, and inspect the frame and welds for surface corrosion. The low mileage suggests mechanical components are likely unworn, but prolonged inactivity can cause seals to dry, bearings to bruise, and fuel system components to degrade. A short test ride under braking and over uneven surfaces will quickly reveal whether the front end feels controlled or vague, confirming whether the advisory items have progressed since the April 2025 pass.