2010 Direct Bikes DB125T DB125-7 0.1L Petrol · WA60 FKP

The 2010 DB125T currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 15 May 2023 at 8,973 miles, meaning the certificate expired on 14 May 2026 and the vehicle is now overdue for a fresh test. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a recurring steering headbearing concern that warrants attention. In the September 2013 test at 5,142 miles, the tester flagged excessive steering headbearing free play alongside a rear brake lever with inadequate reserve travel and a roller brake test failure on the less effective circuit. The same headbearing reappeared in the May 2023 test at 8,973 miles, this time assessed as slight free play rather than excessive, suggesting the wear has persisted at a low level rather than deteriorated significantly. The 2023 test also recorded a failed nearside headlamp on main beam, a minor electrical defect that was rectified on the same day for the pass. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a machine of this age. Between the September 2013 test at 5,142 miles and the May 2023 test at 8,973 miles, the odometer advanced by only 3,831 miles across nearly ten years, averaging under 400 miles annually during that period. The recorded figure has not moved since May 2023, indicating the bike has been standing unused for roughly three years. Prolonged static storage carries its own risks, including flat-spotted tyres, stale fuel, corroded brake circuits, and deteriorating rubber seals, none of which the MOT history directly captures. A buyer should prioritise a hands-on inspection of the steering headbearing despite its downgrade from excessive to slight free play. Lift the front wheel and check for notchiness or lateral movement in the headstock, as worn headbearings affect high-speed stability and can mask deeper frame or stem damage. The 2013 rear brake failure and inadequate lever travel suggest the braking system may have been neglected; examine the rear caliper for a binding or seized piston, check the disc for scoring and corrosion, and verify the brake fluid has been flushed, particularly given the long stationary period. Inspect all rubber hoses, gaiters, and fork seals for perishing caused by age rather than mileage. Given the three-year stand, drain the fuel tank and carburettor bowls before attempting a start. Assess the tyre dates and sidewalls for ozone cracking, as original rubber from 2010 or early replacements from 2013 will be past safe service life regardless of tread depth. A fresh MOT is essential before any road use, not merely for legality but to obtain an independent assessment of corrosion, emissions, and structural integrity after prolonged storage.