2019 Lexmoto Hunter 50 E4 0.0L Petrol · VU69 VCA

This Lexmoto Hunter 50 presents a mixed mechanical picture. The most recent MOT in October 2023 at 2,185 miles passed, yet the record reveals a pattern of neglect rather than careful upkeep. The maintenance trend appears inconsistent, with a serious structural failure in 2022 followed by a partial repair and then a period of apparent disuse. The October 2023 pass confirms the machine met a basic safety threshold, but the advisories on drive chain wear, sprocket condition, and missing chain guard point to deferred consumable replacement rather than proactive care. The mileage pattern is highly unusual and warrants scrutiny. Between the September 2022 failure at 3,926 miles and the October 2023 pass at 2,185 miles, the recorded distance dropped by 1,741 miles. This is a clear odometer anomaly, most likely from a replacement speedometer unit, a rollback, or a clerical error at the testing station. The recorded mileage then froze at 2,185 miles for the subsequent pass. For a machine of this age, the implied annual covering of roughly 312 miles is exceptionally low. Such minimal use often leads to its own problems: stale fuel, perished rubber hoses, degraded brake fluid from moisture absorption, and seized components from prolonged standing. A buyer must inspect the structural and mechanical items flagged repeatedly. The fractured upper engine mounting and missing lower bolt from the 2022 failure were serious defects. Confirm these were properly rectified with new OEM fasteners and that the frame mounting points show no cracking or distortion. The slightly stiff or notchy steering head bearing noted in 2022 was not mentioned in 2023, but a static check should verify smooth, free movement with no notchiness or play. The swinging arm bush wear and incorrect wheel alignment from the 2022 failure also require physical inspection to confirm replacement and correct wheel alignment. The drive chain and sprockets are the most pressing consumable concern. The chain was flagged as worn in both 2022 and 2023, and the sprocket cush drive had free play at the last test. A worn chain on a low-mileage machine suggests age-related corrosion and lack of lubrication from long stationary periods rather than distance wear. Check the chain for tight spots, rust, and correct slack, and inspect the sprocket teeth for hooking. The missing chain guard is a legal requirement and a safety fitment that must be replaced. Finally, verify all lights, indicators, and the rear reflector are present and functioning, as these were also flagged as absent or defective historically.