Lml STAR Deluxe MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.0 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 Lml STAR Deluxe 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 functioning28.8%

   17 occurrences

2. 2.A wheel bearing with excessive play18.6%

   11 occurrences

3. 3.Audible warning sound not in accordance with requirements11.9%

   7 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning11.9%

   7 occurrences

5. 5.A lamp missing or inoperative11.9%

   7 occurrences

6. 6.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released10.2%

   6 occurrences

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

   6 occurrences

8. 8.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement8.5%

   5 occurrences

9. 9.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED8.5%

   5 occurrences

10. 10.Audible warning not working8.5%

    5 occurrences

11. 11.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements8.5%

    5 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements6.8%

    4 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Lml STAR Deluxe tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A wheel bearing with excessive play9.2%

   64 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.3%

   30 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.2%

   22 tests

4. 4.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted2.5%

   17 tests

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.3%

   9 tests

6. 6.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake1.0%

   7 tests

7. 7.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.0%

   7 tests

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake1.0%

   7 tests

What gets tested

The STAR Deluxe fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

8,209

Test classes

class 1: 664 · class 2: 29

Compare within the range

Other Lml motorcycles

• Lml STAR87.1% raw
• All Lml motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Lml STAR Deluxe?

84.6% unadjusted, from 693 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Lml STAR Deluxe 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 28.8% of failed Lml STAR Deluxe tests, followed by "A wheel bearing with excessive play" (18.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

8,209 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.