Lexmoto Michigan MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

15.4 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 Michigan 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 severely51.2%

   103 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements17.4%

   35 occurrences

3. 3.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear16.9%

   34 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning15.9%

   32 occurrences

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake12.9%

   26 occurrences

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn12.4%

   25 occurrences

7. 7.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released11.4%

   23 occurrences

8. 8.A footrest missing or insecure9.0%

   18 occurrences

9. 9.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn8.5%

   17 occurrences

10. 10.Contaminated with oil, grease etc8.0%

    16 occurrences

11. 11.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements7.5%

    15 occurrences

12. 12.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc7.5%

    15 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Lexmoto Michigan tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely11.1%

   104 tests

2. 2.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn8.0%

   75 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn7.1%

   67 tests

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.4%

   60 tests

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.1%

   48 tests

6. 6.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play4.2%

   39 tests

7. 7.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted3.1%

   29 tests

8. 8.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.2%

   21 tests

How wear changes the picture

Michigan pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Michigan fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

6,894

Test classes

class 1: 870 · class 2: 69

Compare within the range

Other Lexmoto motorcycles

• Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-1061.8% raw
• Lexmoto LXR 12562.7% 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 Michigan?

71.1% unadjusted, from 939 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Lexmoto Michigan fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 51.2% of failed Lexmoto Michigan tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (17.4%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Lexmoto Michigan usually have at its MOT?

6,894 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.