LEXMOTO HT 125-8 VIXEN

124cc Petrol Class 1

#5169 of 5426 overall #46 of 77 LEXMOTOs #379 of 412 scooter bikes

61.3%

first-time pass rate

26.5%

failed outright

8,444

median miles at test

1,821

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2013–2025

The HT 125-8 VIXEN's first-time pass rate has risen 18.0 points since 2013, 42.5% to 60.5%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the HT 125-8 VIXEN's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage HT 125-8 VIXEN passes first time 63.0% of the time; by 20k that's 54.3%.

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 HT 125-8 VIXEN

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	381	24.8	3.0×
brakes	243	15.8	2.1×
steering and suspension	211	13.7	2.6×
lamps and reflectors	163	10.6	3.2×
tyres and wheels	143	9.3	2.7×
drive system	123	8	7.3×
structure and attachments	115	7.5	5.7×
body and structure	66	4.3	5.8×
suspension	52	3.4	3.1×
fuel and exhaust	41	2.7	2.4×

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 HT 125-8 VIXEN 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 HT 125-8 VIXEN.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2013 (62.9% pass). Weakest: 2014 (54.5%).

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 HT 125-8 VIXEN FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the LEXMOTO HT 125-8 VIXEN reliable?

The LEXMOTO HT 125-8 VIXEN is less reliable than average for its class: 61.3% of its 1,821 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #5169 of 5426 models.

What does a HT 125-8 VIXEN fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 25% of all defects recorded against failed HT 125-8 VIXEN tests.

What is the best year of HT 125-8 VIXEN to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2013-registered examples do best (62.9%) and 2014 worst (54.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a HT 125-8 VIXEN last?

The median HT 125-8 VIXEN shows 8,444 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 54.3% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.