How we inspect

Every bike. 111 checks. Written down.

The same list for every bike we sell, with photos and a test ride. You read the full report before you ride.

A mechanic checks the underside of a used scooter in a small Pune garage while holding a clipboard
Report · Section 3Frame and forks straight. Grade A.
111checks on every bike
15photos in each report
8final checks before the label
2people: one repairs, another approves

What we check

111 checks. 13 areas. One report.

Every bike goes through the same list before it reaches you. Each area gets its own result in the report, with photos.

On every bike

8 areas · 67 checks
  1. Documents and legal checks

    RC, owner ID, loan, challans and stolen-vehicle status, checked on Vahan.

    17 checks
  2. Odometer credibility

    The reading compared with the bike's age, wear and service records.

    7 checks
  3. Accident and frame check

    Frame, forks and wheel alignment. Structural damage means we reject the bike.

    Deal-breaker
    10 checks
  4. Flood check

    Silt, rust and water marks in the places a wash can't reach.

    5 checks
  5. Brakes

    Pads, discs or drums measured, and a straight, firm stop.

    8 checks
  6. Tyres and wheels

    Tread depth, tyre age, cracks and bulges.

    2 checks
  7. Suspension and steering

    Forks, shocks and steering for leaks, play and noise.

    6 checks
  8. Electricals and controls

    Lights, horn, switches, battery and charging.

    12 checks

Then for your kind of bike

Scooters like Activa, Jupiter, Access, Dio, Ntorq, Fascino

5 areas · 44 checks
  1. Exterior and body

    Apron, panels, floorboard, under-seat storage and paint.

    13 checks
  2. Engine

    Cold start, idle, smoke, oil, noises and leaks.

    11 checks
  3. CVT and final drive

    CVT belt, rollers, clutch and a smooth pick-up.

    7 checks
  4. Scooter-specific checks

    Side-stand cut-off, smart key, drain holes and body clips.

    5 checks
  5. Test ride

    Cold start to final stop: pick-up, braking, stability and noises.

    8 checks

Motorcycles like Splendor, Shine, Pulsar, Unicorn, Apache, Classic 350

5 areas · 44 checks
  1. Exterior and body

    Tank, panels, seat, guards and paint.

    12 checks
  2. Engine

    Cold start, idle, smoke, oil, noises and blow-by.

    11 checks
  3. Clutch, gearbox and chain drive

    Clutch, every gear, chain slack and sprocket wear.

    9 checks
  4. Motorcycle-specific checks

    Steering head, tank interior, wheel bearings and kick-start.

    4 checks
  5. Test ride

    Cold start to final stop: pick-up, braking, stability and noises.

    8 checks

The full item-by-item list is in each bike's report. Checklists for performance bikes and electric two-wheelers are ready for when we add them.

How it works

From first look to the label

Five steps, in this order, for every bike. The label only goes on at the end.

  1. 1

    Inspect

    111 checks, 15 photos and a test ride, written down as we go.

  2. 2

    Score and grade

    Every area gets a score out of 10 and a grade from A to D.

  3. 3

    Repair

    Safety issues are fixed before sale. Structural damage means we don't sell the bike.

  4. 4

    Second check

    A different person checks the repairs and rides the bike again.

  5. 5

    Label and report

    The seal goes on and the report is ready for you to read.

Reading the report

Scores tell you condition. Grades tell you what happens next.

Score, out of 10

  1. 0–2Critical

    Unsafe or failed; the bike cannot carry our label until fixed

  2. 3–4Poor

    Repair or replace before sale

  3. 5–6Fair

    Wear visible; service or minor repair advised

  4. 7–8Good

    Normal wear; no action needed

  5. 9–10Excellent

    As good as expected for age; no action

Grade

A
Good condition

No repair required

B
Repair needed

Repair or replacement required; the work is recorded

C
Critical safety issue

The bike cannot carry our label until resolved

D
Structural, engine or document issue

Needs further assessment; may make the bike unviable

Close up

Measured, not guessed.

Numbers on the frame, tread on the tyres and the thickness of the brake pads are read or measured.

A torch lights a stamped number on a motorcycle frame while a finger follows the characters

Stamped numbers

Chassis number matched to the RC, character for character. We look for filing, grinding or re-stamping.

A tread depth gauge pressed into the rear tyre of a used motorcycle

Tyres

Tread measured and date code read. We replace a tyre below 1.6 mm, more than 5–6 years old, or with cracks, cuts or bulges.

A mechanic uses a small torch to check the front disc brake on a used scooter

Brakes

Pads or shoes above 2 mm, disc above its stamped minimum, and the bike stops straight.

A round vinyl sticker with an orange ring and navy centre on the front apron of a used scooter
Quality Checked ClearWheels QC-2026-0001 __ / __ / 2026

The Quality Checked label

The label goes on last.

Only after the repairs are done and a second person has checked them. Each label has its own report number and a QR code that opens that bike's report.

Before the label goes on

  • All approved repairs completed and recorded
  • All Grade C (safety-critical) issues resolved
  • Brakes, lights, horn and controls tested after repair
  • Test ride after repair completed
  • Cosmetic finish meets the quality standard
  • Remaining known defects listed for disclosure
  • Documents verified; transfer forms ready
  • Repaired by and approved by different people

The label confirms that our own documented inspection was completed. It is not a government or third-party certification.

Honest limits

What an inspection can't tell you

We don't take bikes apart to inspect them. So here are the limits, up front.

Hidden faults

Defects that only show when the bike is taken apart may not be found.

The true km

We judge whether the odometer is believable from records and wear. Nobody can prove it.

Later changes

The report records condition on the inspection date and time.

Paper records

Document checks use the original papers and the government portals on that date.

That's why every bike comes with a 30-day cover on engine and gearbox. Read the cover terms

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