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 ZSB's first-time pass rate has risen 11.3 points since 2018, 50.0% to 61.3%.
What fails on a ZSB
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
522 | 42.4 | 13.1× |
| structure and attachments |
|
247 | 20 | 16.5× |
| brakes |
|
158 | 12.8 | 2.0× |
| suspension |
|
97 | 7.9 | 7.8× |
| steering |
|
92 | 7.5 | 14.3× |
| tyres |
|
58 | 4.7 | 5.9× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
38 | 3.1 | 15.0× |
| wheels |
|
9 | 0.7 | 10.9× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
6 | 0.5 | 0.1× |
| steering and suspension |
|
5 | 0.4 | 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
On first-time pass rate the ZSB 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 ZSB.
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Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2015 (58.0% pass). Weakest: 2016 (57.6%).
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 ZSB FAQ
Is the LEXMOTO ZSB reliable?
The LEXMOTO ZSB is less reliable than average for its class: 57.8% of its 1,380 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #5282 of 5428 models.
What does a ZSB fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 42% of all defects recorded against failed ZSB tests.
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