Lexmoto common problems and MOT failures
From 19,728 MOT tests in 2024, 29.8% of Lexmoto vehicles failed. Below are the most common reasons, ranked by how often they occur.
Top Lexmoto MOT failure reasons
| # | Problem | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 856 |
| 2 | headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 562 |
| 3 | transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 523 |
| 4 | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits the requirements | 450 |
| 5 | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 385 |
| 6 | tyre tread depth outside legal limits | 340 |
| 7 | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 338 |
| 8 | reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 327 |
| 9 | rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 283 |
| 10 | direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 281 |
What this means if you're buying a Lexmoto
The single most common MOT failure for Lexmoto is shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, accounting for 20% of all failure items.
These figures are from real MOT inspections. They show what testers actually find wrong with Lexmoto vehicles. If you're viewing a used Lexmoto, it's worth checking these areas specifically.
Lexmoto models by MOT pass rate
Lowest pass rates first. These models have the most testable issues.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Adrenaline 125 Efi | 235 | 57% |
| Assault | 246 | 63.4% |
| Xtr | 215 | 63.7% |
| Zsb 125 Efi Sk 125-8 E4 | 376 | 63.8% |
| Lxr Se 125 Sy 125-10 Se | 268 | 64.6% |
| Lxr 125 | 650 | 64.9% |
| Xflm | 376 | 65.4% |
| Viper Sk 125-22A | 365 | 65.8% |
| Fmr | 410 | 66.1% |
| Enigma Zs 125 T-48 | 549 | 66.5% |
| Titan 125 | 221 | 66.5% |
| Venom | 686 | 67.2% |
| Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A | 358 | 67.6% |
| Assault 125 Hj 125-J E4 | 516 | 67.8% |
| Zsx | 720 | 67.9% |
Buying a specific Lexmoto? Check the individual vehicle's MOT history for free on GOV.UK to see its actual test results, advisories, and mileage readings.
Check MOT history on GOV.UK