LEXMOTO FMR

125cc Petrol Class 1

#5029 of 5426 overall #25 of 77 LEXMOTOs #353 of 412 scooter bikes

64.7%

first-time pass rate

27.9%

failed outright

8,111

median miles at test

3,771

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2018–2025

The FMR's first-time pass rate has risen 3.9 points since 2018, 61.7% to 65.6%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage FMR passes first time 66.2% of the time; by 20k that's 57.5%.

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 FMR

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	908	31.1	9.2×
brakes	617	21.1	2.5×
suspension	456	15.6	11.9×
steering	364	12.5	19.4×
tyres	243	8.3	8.1×
structure and attachments	193	6.6	6.2×
audible warning (Horn)	72	2.5	10.3×
lighting and signalling	26	0.9	0.1×
wheels	25	0.9	11.0×
steering and suspension	14	0.5	0.1×

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 FMR 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 FMR.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2017 (71.3% pass). Weakest: 2018 (57.5%).

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 FMR FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the LEXMOTO FMR reliable?

The LEXMOTO FMR is less reliable than average for its class: 64.7% of its 3,771 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #5029 of 5426 models.

What does a FMR fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 31% of all defects recorded against failed FMR tests.

What is the best year of FMR to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2017-registered examples do best (71.3%) and 2018 worst (57.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a FMR last?

The median FMR shows 8,111 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 57.5% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.