Lml STAR MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

0.6 points above 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 Lml STAR tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning20.3%

   12 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements15.3%

   9 occurrences

3. 3.A wheel bearing with excessive play11.9%

   7 occurrences

4. 4.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released11.9%

   7 occurrences

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

   6 occurrences

6. 6.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution8.5%

   5 occurrences

7. 7.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements6.8%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake6.8%

   4 occurrences

9. 9.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play5.1%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.A wheel bearing excessively rough5.1%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.1%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.A lamp missing or inoperative5.1%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Lml STAR tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A wheel bearing with excessive play7.6%

   55 tests

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.3%

   31 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.9%

   21 tests

4. 4.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted2.2%

   16 tests

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake1.1%

   8 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.0%

   7 tests

7. 7.Exhaust system leaking or insecure0.7%

   5 tests

8. 8.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm0.7%

   5 tests

How wear changes the picture

STAR pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The STAR fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

4,887

Test classes

class 1: 663 · class 2: 59

Compare within the range

Other Lml motorcycles

• Lml STAR Deluxe84.6% raw
• All Lml motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Lml STAR?

87.1% unadjusted, from 722 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Lml STAR fail its MOT on?

"A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" is recorded in 20.3% of failed Lml STAR tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (15.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Lml STAR usually have at its MOT?

4,887 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.