This sounds a lot more promising than the other one. At that age, you will want to have all the wear parts checked -- hoses, wiring, carb screws, anything that can rot or freeze up. Ask about last belt replacement, how recent the tires are -- things that can need replacement for time, not just miles.
The most common cause of oil leak on these is the side cover; it loosens up a bit over vibration and miles. Step one is just to tighten up all the screws; if that doesn't fix it, step 2 is removing it and refitting with a new gasket. Most other likely causes aren't a huge hassle either. Fundamentally it's a simple and sound bike. Sounds like a decent price as well.
PhilB
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1993 Ducati M900 Monster "Patina" (198,000 miles, so far) -- 1995 Ducati M900 (wife's bike) -- 1972 Honda CB450 (daughter's bike) -- 1967 Alfa Romeo GT Jr. (1300cc) -- 1964 Vespa GS160 (160cc 2-stroke) -- 1962 Maicoletta scooter (275cc 2-stroke) -- 1960 Heinkel Tourist 103A1 scooter "Elroy" (175cc 4-stroke)
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