Your maintenance log, in MotoLert
Less time hunting for paperwork. More time riding.
Find your bike photo, service entries and expenses in the garage. Keep invoices in Documents and references in Parts.
- A service history attached to your bike.
- Maintenance, parts and documents together.
- An overview of service entries and expenses.
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Maintenance intervals vary by brand, model, year, and usage. The owner’s manual and manufacturer specifications always take precedence over generic schedules.
Key points
Key takeaways
- Record the date and mileage of each operation.
- Keep invoices, part references, and useful photos.
- Distinguish mileage-based from calendar-based due dates.
- Regularly back up or export important data.
Structure
Information to Keep After Each Intervention
An entry like “oil change” without context loses value quickly. To understand the history years later, each record must include details explaining what was done, when, and with which parts.
| Information | Example | Why Keep It? |
|---|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2026 | Place maintenance in time |
| Mileage | 18,420 km | Track manufacturer intervals |
| Operation | Oil and filter change | Identify work precisely |
| Parts & fluids | Part number and viscosity | Refind consumables used |
| Cost | Parts and labor | Monitor real motorcycle budget |
| Supporting doc | Invoice or photo | Document the intervention |
| Next due | In 12 months or 10,000 km | Plan for whichever milestone comes first |
Method
Creating the Log in Five Steps
Start small: it’s more useful to maintain five fields accurately than to build a complex system abandoned after two weeks.
- Add your motorcycle with model, year, current mileage, and serial number (if needed).
- Re-enter due dates from the owner’s manual.
- Import existing invoices and operations. Do not fabricate missing data.
- Set next milestone based on mileage, date, or whichever comes first.
- Update the log immediately after maintenance and periodically verify backups.
Supporting Documents
Invoices, Photos, and Other Documents Serve Different Purposes
A professional invoice documents a service and listed parts. A photo may show component condition or supplement DIY work but does not alone prove adherence to manufacturer specifications.
Also retain MOT (technical inspection) reports when applicable, important accessory documentation, and any manufacturer campaigns or recalls.
Do not store more personal data than necessary. Where possible, redact banking details or unrelated information before importing a document.
Transfer
Preparing a Clear History for Resale
At resale, maintenance history and invoices do not replace mandatory administrative documents. However, they help buyers understand overall condition, repairs performed, and recent expenses.
Prepare a clear chronological export, separate sensitive documents, and honestly note periods lacking proof. Service-Public.fr also reminds sellers of their obligation to inform buyers about the vehicle’s essential characteristics and condition.
With MotoLert
Bringing Riding and Maintenance Together in One Place
MotoLert’s garage is designed to record motorcycles, mileage, maintenance, documents, and photos. Its benefit is reducing the delay between observing something on the road and logging it in history.
Before publication, backup, export, and deletion functions must be clearly documented. A digital log is only truly useful if its owner retains full control over their data.
Verification
References
The information cited was checked on 6 September 2026. Rules and services may change after this date.
- Honda Moto: Digital Service RecordManufacturer example of a digital maintenance history.
- Honda Moto: Owner’s ManualsReminder that model-specific schedules must be consulted in the manual.
- Service-Public: Selling or Gifting a VehicleDocuments, mileage reporting, and disclosure obligations at sale.