That's only the case in 2 Strokes that have oil used in their fuel supply, 4 strokes are very prone to failure and also 2 strokes without oil. Funny about that, but that's the case with all 2 Stroke power equipment used by the uneducated.
All in all the handles in Victas have never felt solid like Rovers, Masports and Greenfields. Sadly Victa just became a rubbish product over the years with it's blatant cheapening of design.
Cheers,
BB.