Lexmoto Milano MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

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

1. 1.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear13.1%

   16 occurrences

2. 2.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED10.7%

   13 occurrences

3. 3.Audible warning not working10.7%

   13 occurrences

4. 4.Headlamp aim unable to be tested9.8%

   12 occurrences

5. 5.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.2%

   10 occurrences

6. 6.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.2%

   10 occurrences

7. 7.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED8.2%

   10 occurrences

8. 8.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre8.2%

   10 occurrences

9. 9.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely7.4%

   9 occurrences

10. 10.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake7.4%

    9 occurrences

11. 11.Exhaust system leaking or insecure7.4%

    9 occurrences

12. 12.Master cylinder leaking7.4%

    9 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Lexmoto Milano tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.1%

   27 tests

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

   25 tests

3. 3.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play3.3%

   22 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.0%

   20 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.6%

   17 tests

6. 6.Exhaust system leaking or insecure2.3%

   15 tests

7. 7.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.1%

   14 tests

8. 8.A main load-bearing structural member corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced2.1%

   14 tests

How wear changes the picture

Milano pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Milano fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

4,151

Test classes

class 1: 609 · class 2: 52

Compare within the range

Other Lexmoto motorcycles

• Lexmoto Michigan71.1% raw
• Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-1061.8% raw
• Lexmoto LXR 12562.7% 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 Milano?

74.9% unadjusted, from 661 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Lexmoto Milano fail its MOT on?

"Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" is recorded in 13.1% of failed Lexmoto Milano tests, followed by "A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED" (10.7%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

4,151 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.