Lexmoto LXR 125 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

23.9 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 LXR 125 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements31.8%

   57 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely17.3%

   31 occurrences

3. 3.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear16.2%

   29 occurrences

4. 4.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement14.5%

   26 occurrences

5. 5.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning14.0%

   25 occurrences

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn13.4%

   24 occurrences

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution12.3%

   22 occurrences

8. 8.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps11.2%

   20 occurrences

9. 9.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel9.5%

   17 occurrences

10. 10.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.9%

    16 occurrences

11. 11.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps8.9%

    16 occurrences

12. 12.Audible warning not working7.3%

    13 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Lexmoto LXR 125 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely10.0%

   72 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted9.7%

   70 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution9.4%

   68 tests

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

   62 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn7.7%

   56 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.8%

   42 tests

7. 7.A clutch lever so bent, positioned or shortened that it cannot be readily operated4.4%

   32 tests

8. 8.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.2.6%

   19 tests

What gets tested

The LXR 125 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

6,435

Test classes

class 1: 651 · class 2: 72

Compare within the range

Other Lexmoto motorcycles

• Lexmoto Michigan71.1% raw
• Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-1061.8% raw
• Lexmoto Milano74.9% raw
• Lexmoto ECHO 50 E461.5% raw
• Lexmoto Venom62.5% raw
• Lexmoto AURA 125 LJ 125 T-1877.4% raw
• All Lexmoto motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Lexmoto LXR 125?

62.7% unadjusted, from 723 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Lexmoto LXR 125 fail its MOT on?

"The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements" is recorded in 31.8% of failed Lexmoto LXR 125 tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (17.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Lexmoto LXR 125 usually have at its MOT?

6,435 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.