How to Tell if a Motorcycle's Mileage Has Been Tampered With?

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Here are methods to detect if a motorcycle's mileage has been tampered with: Brake Pads and Discs: Generally, the purpose of adjusting the mileage on a used motorcycle is to sell it at a higher price with a lower displayed mileage. Therefore, other components on the bike are usually not altered to save costs, making it possible to identify tampering through these parts. The brake disc is one such component. Under normal usage, a motorcycle's brake disc will develop grooves after about 10,000 kilometers. This means the area where the brake pads contact the disc will have a slight indentation compared to the inner part of the disc, which can be easily felt by running a fingernail over it. Chain Wear: For most motorcycles, the transmission is chain-driven, with a few using belt drives. For chain-driven motorcycles, the chain will wear over time and requires regular maintenance and length adjustment. The adjusted chain length can be observed on the motorcycle's swingarm.