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Model report · 2005–2025

LEXMOTO ARROW 125

124cc Petrol Class 1
#5295 of 5428 overall #70 of 77 LEXMOTOs #404 of 412 scooter bikes
57.3%
first-time pass rate
29.1%
failed outright
8,440
median miles at test
1,290
MOT tests, 2005–2025
-15.5pp
vs expected · age & mileage

The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.

“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2014–2023

The ARROW 125's first-time pass rate has risen 20.3 points since 2014, 48.7% to 69.0%.

44%59%74%2014: 48.7% pass (76 tests)2015: 52.1% pass (238 tests)2016: 57.8% pass (313 tests)2017: 58.1% pass (191 tests)2018: 55.4% pass (121 tests)2019: 63.0% pass (73 tests)2020: 58.1% pass (62 tests)2021: 55.7% pass (61 tests)2022: 65.5% pass (58 tests)2023: 69.0% pass (42 tests)20142023

Pass rate by mileage

how the ARROW 125's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage ARROW 125 passes first time 58.7% of the time; by 20k that's 54.4%.

53%56%60%0k: 58.7% pass (762 tests)10k: 53.8% pass (372 tests)20k: 54.4% pass (103 tests)0k10k20k

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a ARROW 125

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
Component group Share of defects Defects % of defects vs all bikes
lighting and signalling
382 26.8 3.5×
steering and suspension
210 14.7 3.5×
brakes
199 13.9 2.4×
lamps and reflectors
145 10.2 3.2×
drive system
143 10 9.9×
tyres and wheels
98 6.9 3.2×
body and structure
87 6.1 10.0×
structure and attachments
83 5.8 6.1×
suspension
49 3.4 4.2×
steering
32 2.2 5.0×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the ARROW 125 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).

PIAGGIO VESPA 80.7% pass · 287k tests Compare head-to-head →
HONDA PCX 125 81.1% pass · 88.6k tests Compare head-to-head →
HONDA Vision 110 78.1% pass · 50.9k tests Compare head-to-head →
YAMAHA NMAX 125 82.2% pass · 33.8k tests Compare head-to-head →

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the ARROW 125.

Compare with any bike

rival not listed above? pick any model to see it head-to-head with the Arrow 125

More LEXMOTO models

other LEXMOTO bikes ranked by MOT pass rate
LEXMOTO VENOM 60.1% pass · 5,664 tests
LEXMOTO MILANO 72.4% pass · 4,419 tests
LEXMOTO ZSX 57.4% pass · 4,025 tests
LEXMOTO FMR 64.7% pass · 3,771 tests
LEXMOTO LXR 125 SY 125-10 63.0% pass · 3,439 tests
LEXMOTO MICHIGAN 68.0% pass · 3,312 tests

See all LEXMOTO models →

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2012 (57.6% pass). Weakest: 2011 (54.0%).

53%56%58%2011: 54.0% pass (235 tests)2012: 57.6% pass (655 tests)2013: 55.1% pass (336 tests)201120122013

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

LEXMOTO ARROW 125 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the LEXMOTO ARROW 125 reliable?

The LEXMOTO ARROW 125 is less reliable than average for its class: 57.3% of its 1,290 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #5295 of 5428 models.

What does a ARROW 125 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 27% of all defects recorded against failed ARROW 125 tests.

What is the best year of ARROW 125 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2012-registered examples do best (57.6%) and 2011 worst (54.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a ARROW 125 last?

The median ARROW 125 shows 8,440 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 54.4% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.

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