Model report · 2005–2025
LEXMOTO PEGASUS 300
276cc
Petrol
Class 2
83.3%
first-time pass rate
10.2%
failed outright
3,966
median miles at test
108
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate over time
first-time pass rate by test year · 2024–2025
The PEGASUS 300's first-time pass rate has fallen 15.2 points since 2024, 93.5% to 78.3%.
What fails on a PEGASUS 300
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
6 | 30 |
| steering |
|
5 | 25 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 20 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 15 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 10 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the PEGASUS 300 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO PX 200 E, PIAGGIO X9, LAMBRETTA GP200).
PIAGGIO
PX 200 E
86.5% pass · 28.4k tests
PIAGGIO
X9
77.0% pass · 21.7k tests
LAMBRETTA
GP200
87.8% pass · 19.9k tests
HONDA
Forza 300/350
89.6% pass · 10.8k 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 PEGASUS 300.