I don't think I have ever heard of a CBR600 breaking(?) All two stokes can be expected to require more service, but there on some people on this board that have many trouble free miles. I consider 2-strokes more of a toy that serious transportation.

I think what should be a large part of your decision is how many miles this MC18 has on it and how it was cared for. Cranks are generally only good for about 20,000 Km (or was that 20k miles?). Was is kept inside or outside? Has it been derestricted? All these things can effect its future life.
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