LEXMOTO AURA 125 LJ 125 T-18

125cc Petrol Class 1

#4044 of 5426 overall #3 of 77 LEXMOTOs #238 of 412 scooter bikes

77.1%

first-time pass rate

17.4%

failed outright

8,522

median miles at test

851

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2023–2025

The AURA 125 LJ 125 T-18's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2023 (75.2% → 75.7%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the AURA 125 LJ 125 T-18's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage AURA 125 LJ 125 T-18 passes first time 78.4% of the time; by 20k that's 77.4%.

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 AURA 125 LJ 125 T-18

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	69	23.2	3.6×
brakes	67	22.5	1.4×
tyres	64	21.5	9.8×
suspension	55	18.5	6.7×
steering	21	7	5.4×
structure and attachments	14	4.7	2.2×
wheels	5	1.7	9.8×
audible warning (Horn)	2	0.7	1.3×
Identification of the vehicle	1	0.3	0.5×

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 AURA 125 LJ 125 T-18 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).

PIAGGIO VESPA 80.7% pass · 287k tests HONDA PCX 125 81.1% pass · 88.6k tests HONDA Vision 110 78.2% pass · 50.6k tests YAMAHA NMAX 125 82.2% pass · 33.8k tests

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 AURA 125 LJ 125 T-18.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2020 (80.0% pass). Weakest: 2021 (75.0%).

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 AURA 125 LJ 125 T-18 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the LEXMOTO AURA 125 LJ 125 T-18 reliable?

The LEXMOTO AURA 125 LJ 125 T-18 is more reliable than average for its class: 77.1% of its 851 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4044 of 5426 models.

What does a AURA 125 LJ 125 T-18 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 23% of all defects recorded against failed AURA 125 LJ 125 T-18 tests.

What is the best year of AURA 125 LJ 125 T-18 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2020-registered examples do best (80.0%) and 2021 worst (75.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a AURA 125 LJ 125 T-18 last?

The median AURA 125 LJ 125 T-18 shows 8,522 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 77.4% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.