LEXMOTO MICHIGAN

125cc Petrol Class 1

#4851 of 5426 overall #18 of 77 LEXMOTOs #336 of 412 scooter bikes

68.0%

first-time pass rate

21.9%

failed outright

4,884

median miles at test

3,312

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

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

The MICHIGAN's first-time pass rate has risen 2.5 points since 2018, 67.1% to 69.6%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage MICHIGAN passes first time 71.4% of the time; by 20k that's 58.7%.

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 MICHIGAN

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	655	28.9	8.1×
brakes	444	19.6	2.2×
structure and attachments	431	19	12.8×
suspension	406	17.9	12.1×
steering	140	6.2	8.8×
tyres	110	4.8	4.4×
audible warning (Horn)	47	2.1	7.8×
Identification of the vehicle	21	0.9	2.6×
wheels	13	0.6	6.0×
steering and suspension	3	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 MICHIGAN 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 MICHIGAN.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2020 (72.8% pass). Weakest: 2019 (63.1%).

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 MICHIGAN FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the LEXMOTO MICHIGAN reliable?

The LEXMOTO MICHIGAN is less reliable than average for its class: 68.0% of its 3,312 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4851 of 5426 models.

What does a MICHIGAN fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 29% of all defects recorded against failed MICHIGAN tests.

What is the best year of MICHIGAN to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2020-registered examples do best (72.8%) and 2021 worst (63.1%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a MICHIGAN last?

The median MICHIGAN shows 4,884 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 58.7% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.