LEXMOTO ZSX

125cc Petrol Class 1

#5291 of 5426 overall #69 of 77 LEXMOTOs #403 of 412 scooter bikes

57.4%

first-time pass rate

29.9%

failed outright

7,025

median miles at test

4,025

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2017–2025

The ZSX's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2017 (58.0% → 58.2%).

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage ZSX passes first time 60.5% of the time; by 30k that's 43.5%.

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 ZSX

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	1,192	30.6	11.3×
structure and attachments	765	19.6	17.7×
brakes	711	18.3	2.6×
suspension	448	11.5	12.4×
steering	380	9.8	19.2×
tyres	175	4.5	6.1×
lighting and signalling	99	2.5	0.3×
steering and suspension	46	1.2	0.2×
drive system	40	1	0.8×
audible warning (Horn)	38	1	5.2×

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 ZSX 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 ZSX.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2013 (64.8% pass). Weakest: 2019 (52.8%).

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 ZSX FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the LEXMOTO ZSX reliable?

The LEXMOTO ZSX is less reliable than average for its class: 57.4% of its 4,025 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #5291 of 5426 models.

What does a ZSX fail its MOT on most?

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

What is the best year of ZSX to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2013-registered examples do best (64.8%) and 2019 worst (52.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a ZSX last?

The median ZSX shows 7,025 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 43.5% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.