Pass rate over time
The LX110's first-time pass rate has risen 13.2 points since 2013, 71.0% to 84.2%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage LX110 passes first time 67.8% of the time; by 30k that's 79.5%.
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 LX110
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
59 | 29.9 |
| steering and suspension |
|
38 | 19.3 |
| body and structure |
|
25 | 12.7 |
| brakes |
|
24 | 12.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
21 | 10.7 |
| drive system |
|
11 | 5.6 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
10 | 5.1 |
| driving controls |
|
5 | 2.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 1.5 |
| wheels |
|
1 | 0.5 |
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 LX110 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA C90, HONDA CG125).
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 LX110.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2008 (65.5% pass). Weakest: 2008 (65.5%).
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.