Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
LEXMOTO VENOM
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The VENOM's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2018 (61.0% → 61.6%).
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage VENOM passes first time 62.2% of the time; by 30k that's 57.6%.
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 VENOM
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2,238 | 41.5 | 13.0× |
| brakes |
|
1,025 | 19 | 2.7× |
| structure and attachments |
|
1,014 | 18.8 | 18.0× |
| suspension |
|
431 | 8 | 8.4× |
| steering |
|
290 | 5.4 | 10.4× |
| tyres |
|
192 | 3.6 | 4.1× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
91 | 1.7 | 8.8× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
69 | 1.3 | 5.2× |
| wheels |
|
30 | 0.6 | 8.2× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
10 | 0.2 | n/a |
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
On first-time pass rate the VENOM beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).
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 VENOM.
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Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2017 (67.5%). Lowest: 2015 (56.7%). Every Venom year compared →
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 VENOM FAQ
Is the LEXMOTO VENOM reliable?
The LEXMOTO VENOM is less reliable than average for its class: 60.1% of its 5,664 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #5210 of 5428 models.
What does a VENOM fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors: 42% of all defects recorded against failed VENOM tests.
What is the best year of VENOM to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2017-registered examples do best (67.5%) and 2015 worst (56.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a VENOM last?
The median VENOM shows 6,376 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 57.6% of the time, so mileage alone rarely decides the result.
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