LEXMOTO ZSF

123cc Petrol Class 1

#5136 of 5426 overall #41 of 77 LEXMOTOs #373 of 412 scooter bikes

62.2%

first-time pass rate

24.5%

failed outright

5,684

median miles at test

1,303

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

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

The ZSF's first-time pass rate has risen 4.5 points since 2018, 58.4% to 62.9%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage ZSF passes first time 64.0% of the time; by 20k that's 46.2%.

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 ZSF

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	297	30.8	8.8×
structure and attachments	190	19.7	13.2×
brakes	169	17.5	2.3×
steering	104	10.8	15.5×
tyres	75	7.8	7.1×
suspension	69	7.2	5.9×
audible warning (Horn)	33	3.4	13.8×
lighting and signalling	11	1.1	0.1×
wheels	9	0.9	10.2×
steering and suspension	6	0.6	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 ZSF 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 ZSF.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2017 (65.6% pass). Weakest: 2015 (60.5%).

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 ZSF FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the LEXMOTO ZSF reliable?

The LEXMOTO ZSF is less reliable than average for its class: 62.2% of its 1,303 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #5136 of 5426 models.

What does a ZSF fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 31% of all defects recorded against failed ZSF tests.

What is the best year of ZSF to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2017-registered examples do best (65.6%) and 2015 worst (60.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a ZSF last?

The median ZSF shows 5,684 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 46.2% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.