LIFAN LF 125 T-26 AERO
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 LF 125 T-26 AERO's first-time pass rate has fallen 12.5 points since 2014, 63.8% to 51.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage LF 125 T-26 AERO passes first time 66.3% of the time; by 20k that's 55.6%.
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 125 T-26 AERO
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
73 | 23.9 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
72 | 23.5 |
| brakes |
|
70 | 22.9 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
27 | 8.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
24 | 7.8 |
| suspension |
|
12 | 3.9 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
11 | 3.6 |
| structure and attachments |
|
9 | 2.9 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
4 | 1.3 |
| tyres |
|
4 | 1.3 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the LF 125 T-26 AERO beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
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 125 T-26 AERO.
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Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2010 (60.0% pass). Weakest: 2011 (58.4%).
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.
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