LEXMOTO VENOM

124cc Petrol Class 1

#5209 of 5426 overall #56 of 77 LEXMOTOs #391 of 412 scooter bikes

60.1%

first-time pass rate

28.3%

failed outright

6,376

median miles at test

5,664

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

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

The VENOM's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2018 (61.0% → 61.6%).

Pass rate by mileage

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

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

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	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	—

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 VENOM 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 VENOM.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2017 (67.5% pass). Weakest: 2015 (56.7%).

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

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

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 #5209 of 5426 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 — mileage alone rarely kills one.