bent cantilever

Is there an actual bend or is the cantilever positioned off center where it protrudes thru the body or motor assembly.

Here is some info that may or may not be  be relevant. It was posted by the designer of Lyra cartridges.

Read the post from Jcarr posted 04-05-2014 3:45am

Read, JCarr post/responses
The relevant info would be the effect of ferrous material attracted to the magnetic fields of the coils/magnet and the collection of such material affecting the stylus alignment.
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/rega-rp10-vta-shims?highlight=Rega%2BVTA

bradf, it is off center where in protrudes. Sorry I was not more specific. 

Please read the above referenced post by Johnathan Carr. He explains that an accumulation of magnetic particles in the area of the magnets and coil can displace the cantilever alignment. He states that the Lyra cartridge can be cleaned internally (professionally) to remedy the fault.
I haven't researched how applicable this would be to your cartridge, but think it would be worthwhile for you to look into, especially if you have no recollection of contacting your cartridge in a manner to cause a bend / misalignment. Good Luck

It may be a non-issue, if it's not too far off being centered. When you align your cartridge, make it so the cantilever is straight, not the cartridge body. There may be no difference in how it sounds, as long as it's aligned properly.

Best of luck, regards,
Dan

Throw it away.Your records are worth more than the price of a new cartridge, and as far as I'm concerned bent cantilever means increased risk of record damage from mistracking.