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Motorcycle reliability file

Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10 MOT pass rate & common failures

From 920 recorded MOT tests of the Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10, published by DVSA.

Data updated

Quick answer

The Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10 passes 61.8% of MOT tests, against 86.5% for all motorcycles. The most recorded failure is "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely", in 28.6% of failed tests.

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

61.8%unadjusted920 tests

24.7 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 SY 125-10 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

  1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely28.6%

    69 occurrences

  2. 2.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements18.7%

    45 occurrences

  3. 3.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play12.0%

    29 occurrences

  4. 4.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear12.0%

    29 occurrences

  5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution11.2%

    27 occurrences

  6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn10.8%

    26 occurrences

  7. 7.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning10.0%

    24 occurrences

  8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.7%

    21 occurrences

  9. 9.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement8.3%

    20 occurrences

  10. 10.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released7.9%

    19 occurrences

  11. 11.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn7.9%

    19 occurrences

  12. 12.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely7.1%

    17 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10 tests carrying each advisory.

  1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted10.3%

    95 tests

  2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely9.9%

    91 tests

  3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.6%

    88 tests

  4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution8.8%

    81 tests

  5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn6.6%

    61 tests

  6. 6.A clutch lever so bent, positioned or shortened that it cannot be readily operated5.7%

    52 tests

  7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.0%

    46 tests

  8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play4.6%

    42 tests

What gets tested

The LXR 125 SY 125-10 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test
9,110
Test classes
class 1: 829 · class 2: 91

Compare within the range

Other Lexmoto motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10?
61.8% unadjusted, from 920 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.
What does a Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10 fail its MOT on?
"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 28.6% of failed Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10 tests, followed by "The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements" (18.7%). One failed test often lists several items.
What mileage does a Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10 usually have at its MOT?
9,110 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