The motor is fine and with a basic bench test the motor runs in both directions however it stops because in some way the red man gets out of position. His legs pop out of the foot holes causing him to come unattached from the mechanism. Please look at the photos carefully as they form part of the description and what you see is what you get Please note the postage quoted is to a UK address. Please use GSP if buying from outside UK.IMPORTANT INFORMATION. If you wish to buy more than one item by simple delivery I cannot combine postage if you buy and pay separately. Your postage fees are paid to ebay and not the seller. If you wish to buy more than one item you must add to basket/Cart and on final checkout Ebay should then combine your postage