LIFAN LF

124cc Petrol Class 1

#5073 of 5426 overall #8 of 15 LIFANs #548 of 734 commuter bikes

63.7%

first-time pass rate

24.3%

failed outright

5,067

median miles at test

1,190

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

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

The LF's first-time pass rate has risen 5.6 points since 2017, 58.8% to 64.4%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage LF passes first time 64.9% of the time; by 20k that's 63.6%.

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 LF

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	287	30.8	8.0×
brakes	163	17.5	2.0×
structure and attachments	118	12.6	9.6×
suspension	107	11.5	8.8×
lighting and signalling	87	9.3	0.9×
steering	49	5.3	9.1×
steering and suspension	48	5.1	0.9×
tyres	45	4.8	4.8×
audible warning (Horn)	18	1.9	8.3×
Identification of the vehicle	11	1.2	4.0×

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 LF beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).

YAMAHA YBR 125 71.0% pass · 125k tests HONDA CG125 72.2% pass · 89.3k tests HONDA CBF125 73.3% pass · 84.4k tests GILERA RUNNER 70.8% pass · 69.9k 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 LF.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2008 (75.4% pass). Weakest: 2015 (57.3%).

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.

LIFAN LF FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the LIFAN LF reliable?

The LIFAN LF is less reliable than average for its class: 63.7% of its 1,190 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #5073 of 5426 models.

What does a LF fail its MOT on most?

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

What is the best year of LF to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2008-registered examples do best (75.4%) and 2015 worst (57.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a LF last?

The median LF shows 5,067 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 63.6% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.