I purchased a motorcycle via ebay auction The auction described "Excellent Condition" & "Custom Paint". Contrary to this, 1. Vehicle broke down within 100 miles. Upon inspection by mechanical engineer it was found: Charging system not working, rectifier and/or stator defective (components that that charge the bikes battery system and electrics). Likely both are unusable. He informed me the new battery seller put on would have masked this problem for approx. 100 mile use. I suggest this shows priorer knowledge of the fault. 2. Faring cracked by right wing mirror 3. Fault indicator (fi) warning light illuminating. This means the bike has an undisclosed fault 4. Damage noted to Stator casing 5. Rear tail light indicator mounting broken/ lens insecure 6. Various scuffs and scratches not consistent with the description wording "excellent condition" 7. Missing inner offside fairing lining 8. Fairing linings insecure thorough out and missing fixings 9. vehicle there is NO custom paint, the bike is standard Suzuki black, with carbon fibre stickers/vinyl over the panels. 10. When i rang seller he informed me the vehicle had been recovered from his friend as a non runner I have issued County court proceeding on the basis: My decision to enter into contract to purchase this vehicle was influenced by the wording in the auction: "Excellent condition" (which it is not) and the fact it had a custom paint job which it also did not have" .  No test ride could be taken as no MOT could be provided This was an auction not a classified add, I was in legally binding contract to pay for the purchase as bidders and sellers signal their assent to eBay's umbrella terms of business when they participate in the site's activities. My Question The seller had decided to defend all of claim and appoint a solicitor. If this does not go my way will i be liable for his solicitors costs. Will i be at a disadvantage if i dont get a solicitor?