Wow. You got a crook one. I've had mine 4 years, ridden it most days. Clocked over 25,000 K's so far. I agree that the Maxxis tyres are hopeless. Swapped to Pirelli SL26 and fixed that problem.
If you mean that the brake light doesn't come on when you pull the brake lever, that's probably the handlebar switch, rather than the relay.
All I've replaced is tyres. I've had it serviced by the book by the service agent in Bendigo (no dealer anymore). Had a few issues, all replaced under warranty (Rear wheel bearing and kick starter from memory). Never had a light relay let go, although 2 of the LED daylight running lights have stopped working in the last 3 months.
4 years and 20,000 K's later, I'm still scootering, and you guys are stuck with me!
