Nikk, that would be great!
To be honest, I just bought. I picked it up fast (to not miss this sale) but I stored it at a friend's place; I'm moving in my new house in 3 weeks and it's only after this I'll have time to give the MT01 a deeper look.
I noticed those scratches when I picked it up at the owner's but I did not give a long look at the pipe; as you wrote, it could be a replaceable cover.
Thanks!!