Lexmoto Venom MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

24.1 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 Venom 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 severely21.8%

   32 occurrences

2. 2.A lamp missing or inoperative12.2%

   18 occurrences

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn11.6%

   17 occurrences

4. 4.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps10.9%

   16 occurrences

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake10.2%

   15 occurrences

6. 6.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning10.2%

   15 occurrences

7. 7.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED9.5%

   14 occurrences

8. 8.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear9.5%

   14 occurrences

9. 9.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement9.5%

   14 occurrences

10. 10.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements9.5%

    14 occurrences

11. 11.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released7.5%

    11 occurrences

12. 12.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps7.5%

    11 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Lexmoto Venom tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely11.6%

   61 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted11.0%

   58 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn8.6%

   45 tests

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

   44 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn6.7%

   35 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured4.0%

   21 tests

7. 7.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.3.8%

   20 tests

8. 8.A shock absorber bush excessively worn3.6%

   19 tests

How wear changes the picture

Venom pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Venom fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

8,251

Test classes

class 1: 474 · class 2: 51

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 Milano74.9% raw
• Lexmoto ECHO 50 E461.5% raw
• Lexmoto AURA 125 LJ 125 T-1877.4% raw
• All Lexmoto motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Lexmoto Venom?

62.5% unadjusted, from 525 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Lexmoto Venom fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 21.8% of failed Lexmoto Venom tests, followed by "A lamp missing or inoperative" (12.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

8,251 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.