The MOT Files

Motorcycle reliability file

Lexmoto ECHO 50 E4 MOT pass rate & common failures

From 530 recorded MOT tests of the Lexmoto ECHO 50 E4, published by DVSA.

Data updated

Quick answer

The Lexmoto ECHO 50 E4 passes 61.5% of MOT tests, against 86.5% for all motorcycles. The most recorded failure is "A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED", in 27.4% of failed tests.

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

61.5%unadjusted530 tests

25.0 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Lexmoto ECHO 50 E4 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

  1. 1.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED27.4%

    46 occurrences

  2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely24.4%

    41 occurrences

  3. 3.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play21.4%

    36 occurrences

  4. 4.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED14.9%

    25 occurrences

  5. 5.Headlamp aim unable to be tested9.5%

    16 occurrences

  6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.9%

    15 occurrences

  7. 7.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.1%

    12 occurrences

  8. 8.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements7.1%

    12 occurrences

  9. 9.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre7.1%

    12 occurrences

  10. 10.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released6.5%

    11 occurrences

  11. 11.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play6.5%

    11 occurrences

  12. 12.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely6.5%

    11 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Lexmoto ECHO 50 E4 tests carrying each advisory.

  1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely12.3%

    65 tests

  2. 2.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.11.5%

    61 tests

  3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.6%

    56 tests

  4. 4.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play6.6%

    35 tests

  5. 5.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play6.0%

    32 tests

  6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.5%

    29 tests

  7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.7%

    25 tests

  8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake3.8%

    20 tests

What gets tested

The ECHO 50 E4 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test
6,253
Test classes
class 1: 513 · class 2: 17

Compare within the range

Other Lexmoto motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Lexmoto ECHO 50 E4?
61.5% unadjusted, from 530 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.
What does a Lexmoto ECHO 50 E4 fail its MOT on?
"A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED" is recorded in 27.4% of failed Lexmoto ECHO 50 E4 tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (24.4%). One failed test often lists several items.
What mileage does a Lexmoto ECHO 50 E4 usually have at its MOT?
6,253 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.

Analysis built from DVSA data of