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title: "How to read auction sheet condition grades"
description: "What the letter and numeric grades mean and what to check on the auction sheet."
url: "https://motovulkan.com/en/blog/reading-auction-sheet-grades"
published: "2026-06-06T08:00:00.000Z"
category: "Guides"
---

# How to read auction sheet condition grades

What the letter and numeric grades mean and what to check on the auction sheet.

The auction sheet is the main document describing a motorcycle''s condition. Being able to read it protects you from unpleasant surprises.

### The overall grade

Each motorcycle gets an overall grade - letter or numeric depending on the venue. Higher values mean better condition; lower ones mean visible wear, defects, or repair marks. A non-standard status, such as restoration after damage, may be flagged separately.

### The detail map

Beyond the overall grade, the sheet notes scratches, dents, corrosion, tyre condition, and mileage. A body diagram with coded damage marks is often included.

### What to look for

-   How mileage matches the age and overall condition.
-   Marks about replaced parts or signs of repainting.
-   Inspector comments - they add nuance the grade alone does not show.

We always explain a specific lot''s grade in plain terms before you decide.