2022 Motorini Sxi 125 0.1L Petrol · PJ22 VNS

The Motorini SXi 125 presents a clean bill of health following its most recent MOT on 1 June 2026 at 8,727 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. This outcome marks a clear improvement over the preceding 12 months. The maintenance trend is resolving. A failure on 31 May 2025 at 6,243 miles saw both front and rear brakes flagged as excessively binding, alongside a rear brake lever so short the brake could not be readily applied. The very next day, 2 June 2025, the same mileage was presented for a retest. The front brake binding had been rectified, though the rear brake lever remained short, and the rear tyre was noted as worn close to the legal limit. By June 2026, all those defects had been cleared, suggesting the previous owner addressed the braking issues promptly rather than ignoring them. The mileage profile tells a specific story. Between the May 2025 test at 6,243 miles and the June 2026 test at 8,727 miles, the scooter covered 2,484 miles in just over 12 months. That is a notable jump for a machine averaging roughly 2,182 miles per year over its life. The low overall mileage of 8,727 miles across four years of ownership indicates light use, likely short urban commutes or seasonal riding. Such patterns can mask certain risks. Infrequent use means the engine may not always reach optimal operating temperature, accelerating internal condensation and oil contamination. Rubber components, including tyres and brake seals, age regardless of tread depth. A machine standing for long periods can develop flat-spotted tyres, corroded brake caliper pistons, and degraded fork seals, none of which the MOT necessarily flags until they become critical. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the braking system and rear wheel area. The repeated advisories and failures around rear brake binding and lever travel point to a caliper or cable that was sticking. Verify the rear caliper slides freely, check the brake cable for fraying or internal corrosion, and confirm the lever returns positively without drag. Spin both wheels and listen for pad contact. The rear tyre wear advisory in 2025 suggests the rider may have been running low pressures or carrying loads that accelerated wear. Inspect the tyre date codes to confirm age, and look for sidewall cracking consistent with a machine that has stood unused. Check the front brake caliper as well, given the binding fault recorded there in May 2025. With such low mileage, structural rust is unlikely, but examine the exhaust system, footrest brackets, and frame welds for surface corrosion, particularly if the scooter has been stored outdoors. The clean 2026 result is encouraging, but the 2025 history confirms this machine had a braking fault that demanded attention. A short test ride under firm braking at low speed will reveal whether the repair has held.