Used motorcycle and scooter inspection
Book a verified mechanic to inspect a new or used motorcycle or scooter, petrol or electric. Frame, forks, brakes, chain, engine or battery, and a test ride.
Bikes and scooters hide problems in places buyers do not look: a bent frame after a fall, leaking fork seals, a worn chain and sprocket, or a weak battery on an electric scooter. A verified mechanic checks the bike, its papers and a test ride with you.
What can go wrong
- Fall or accident damage on the frame and levers
- Leaking fork seals and tired shocks
- Worn chain, sprockets and brake pads
- Weak battery or charger on electric scooters
- Papers that do not match the bike
How it works
Book in two minutes
Tell us what to check, the address and the date. Confirm your email with a 6-digit code.
A verified expert visits
A mechanic, engineer, inspector or surveyor near you calls, then checks every item on the list with you.
You get the report
A clear verdict, every issue with photos and notes, and what to ask the seller to fix before you sign.
The full checklist: 41 checks
The expert marks each check as OK, Issue or N/A, with notes and photos. Checks marked with a label only apply to that type.
Papers and identity
- Chassis and engine number match the invoice and papers
- Model, colour and features are what you paid for
- Both keys work, including the seat and fuel lock
- Ownership papers match the sellerRC in India, title in the US.
- No pending loan, lien or unpaid fines
- Service history and records
- Odometer reading looks genuineCompare with service records and wear on the grips and pegs.
- Emission certificate is valid (PUC or smog test)Engine
Frame and body
- Paint and tank: scratches, dents, chips
- Frame: no cracks, bends or weld repairsLook near the steering head and swingarm.
- Panels and fairings fit well, no broken clips
- Side stand and centre stand work, side stand cut-off works
- Signs of a past fall or accidentScraped levers, bent footpegs, mismatched panels.
- Rust on the frame, exhaust and fasteners
Wheels, tyres and brakes
- Tyre manufacturing date (DOT code)
- Tread depth, cuts and cracks
- Tyre pressure is correct
- Wheels run true, spokes are tight
- Brake pads, discs and fluid level
- ABS light goes off after starting, if fitted
Suspension and steering
- Front forks: no oil leaks on the tubes
- Rear shock: no leaks, rebounds properly
- Steering turns smoothly, no notch in the centre
- No play in the swingarm or wheel bearings
Engine and chain
- Starts easily from coldEngine
- Steady idle, no odd noisesEngine
- No oil or fuel leaksEngine
- No blue or thick white exhaust smokeEngine
- Chain or belt tension and wear, sprocket teeth
- Clutch and gear shifts are smoothEngine
- 12V battery: date and terminals
Electric scooter or bike
- Battery health and charge levelElectric and hybrid
- Charger works and the charging port is cleanElectric and hybridNo bent pins or burn marks.
- Range shown matches the charge levelElectric and hybrid
- Motor runs quietly with no jerksElectric and hybrid
- Software and app connect, if suppliedElectric and hybrid
Lights, controls and test ride
- Headlight, tail light, brake light and indicators
- Horn, switches and kill switch
- Instrument cluster, no warning lights
- Mirrors and levers are not bent or cracked
- Test ride: pulls straight, brakes well, no wobble
Questions
Do you check electric scooters?
Yes. The checklist adds battery health, the charger and port, range and motor checks for electric bikes and scooters.
Is a new bike worth inspecting?
Yes. New bikes can arrive with transport scratches, old tyres or missing accessories, the same as new cars.
How long does it take?
Usually 30 to 45 minutes, including a short test ride.
Check it before you sign for it
Available in India and the USA. We confirm the fee with you before the visit.
Book a motorcycle or scooter check