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Hi, I would like to know (as a newbie to bikes) if this Innova is a contender for a first bike after CBT or would you avoid it like the plague?
It has an advisory for rust from the last MOT but is MOT'd until November 2021. I thought that didn't seem so bad but I notice through its life it has failed MOT 4 times and passed 12. Is this normal for a bike of this age/ milage or has it been a bit....thrashed? The reg is LS53ZGZ and there is also a video of the bike where you can see the rust.....not sure if I can post that as a new user? [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V-jM11 ... e=youtu.be[/youtube]

Any advice would be greatly appreciated



'Date tested
27 November 2020
PASS
View test certificate
Mileage
25,057 miles

'Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
Pillion seat slightly loose Doesn't lock (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively Bent but still readily appliable (1.1.15 (b))
Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm. (6.1.1 (c) (i))''

That does not look too bad ,but how much will it cost at an auction .Seat catch should be easy a new brake lever can be bought and clean up the rear end wire brush rust killer and hammerite and jobs a good one .

looks a nice little project to get back in good condition if the price is right.

A bit of TLC and a good service, it'll be fine.

Bogger

Thanks everyone. It's priced starting at 650 but listed as £799 on ebay. It's at an auction place but it's been on there since before Christmas.

£799 is a clasified add which is not too bad ,the Innova is getting more popular and lots of spare parts are available ,there is a 150 cc version and a member on here has done a 150 cc conversion.Lots of information and help on this site .

wightegi wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 04, 2021 1:21 pm

£799 is a classified add which is not too bad ,the Innova is getting more popular and lots of spare parts are available ,there is a 150 cc version and a member on here has done a 150 cc conversion.Lots of information and help on this site .

Yes it doesn't seem bad but I was reading the auction terms and conditions, I'm guessing the £799 is the auction fee of £149 added to the start price of £650. It has an unspecified reserve price too. I was thinking of going and viewing it but the fact auctions are 'sold as seen' is a bit nerve-wracking when you know virtually nothing about mechanics! I suppose it would be the same if I bought from a private seller.

I'm thinking If it passed an MOT a few months ago it can't have anything too badly wrong?

Looks in 'ok' condition, the rust on the wheels is a little concerning but I picked up a replacement rear wheel for my injection model off ebay for £20.
or go over with some metal polish if the rust isn't too deep
exhaust looks brand new
plastics have a few marks (not a problem)
chain guard looks like it needs sanding down and respraying or just remove it like I have done.
spares for the Innova are so cheap that replacing anything on it won't cost an arm and a leg.

Even at the price of £799 it's below most of the prices I've seen them go for.
If I had the money and needed an Innova I'd buy it and spend a bit of time tidying it up.

my opinion- go for it

Paul-VFG wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 04, 2021 2:17 pm

Looks in 'ok' condition, the rust on the wheels is a little concerning but I picked up a replacement rear wheel for my injection model off ebay for £20.
or go over with some metal polish if the rust isn't too deep
exhaust looks brand new
plastics have a few marks (not a problem)
chain guard looks like it needs sanding down and respraying or just remove it like I have done.
spares for the Innova are so cheap that replacing anything on it won't cost an arm and a leg.

Even at the price of £799 it's below most of the prices I've seen them go for.
If I had the money and needed an Innova I'd buy it and spend a bit of time tidying it up.

my opinion- go for it

Ok thanks very much

It is on eBay as a classified add so no bids ,that is the price you pay .