2019 Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10 0.1L Petrol · WJ69 ODM

The most recent MOT, conducted on 11 July 2025 at 7,462 miles, passed, but the maintenance trend across the full history is mixed rather than clearly improving. A significant cluster of defects surfaced just four days prior in the 7 July 2025 failure at 7,450 miles, where the rear shock absorber had negligible damping effect, the offside rear brake pad was below 1.0 mm, the rear brake could not be tested, the nearside drive chain was excessively loose, and a footrest bolt was missing. That the same vehicle passed days later suggests these items were rectified quickly, yet the pattern of recurring drive chain and brake advisories across multiple years points to a machine that has not always been kept within optimal adjustment windows. The 2025 pass also carried a slight front brake effort fluctuation advisory, indicating a minor but persistent braking irregularity worth monitoring. At roughly 1,066 miles per year over seven years, this is exceptionally low annual use. Mileage jumped from 1,267 miles in May 2023 to 3,672 miles by April 2024, a gain of approximately 2,405 miles in under twelve months, before plateauing at 7,450 to 7,462 miles between July 2024 and July 2025. The long static period following April 2024 suggests the machine may have stood unused for extended stretches, which can allow brake corrosion, tyre perishing, and chain neglect to develop silently. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and braking system first. The 2025 failure flagged a rear shock absorber with negligible damping, a critical wear item that directly affects tyre contact and handling stability. Have the rear shock checked for oil weeping, smooth compression, and rebound. The offside rear brake pad was below minimum thickness at 7,450 miles, and the front brake effort fluctuation advisory from the subsequent pass suggests uneven disc wear or caliper drag. Inspect both front and rear disc surfaces for scoring, lipping, and thickness variation, and verify caliper slide pin freedom. The drive chain has been flagged as loose or worn in three separate tests, most recently as excessively loose in July 2025. Check chain free play against the manufacturer's specification, examine sprocket teeth for hooking or shark-fin wear, and assess whether the chain has been lubricated regularly or has seized links. The missing footrest bolt in 2025 and the slightly loose steering head bearing noted in 2024 are minor individually, but together they suggest fasteners and bearings have not received consistent attention. Confirm steering head bearing play by lifting the front wheel and checking for notchiness or vertical movement. Given the low mileage and potential for standing corrosion, also inspect the exhaust system for internal deterioration, brake lines for surface corrosion, and tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking regardless of remaining tread depth.