Head-to-head · 2005–2025
HONDA PCX 125 vs LAMBRETTA LI
The LAMBRETTA LI passes its MOT first time more often than the HONDA PCX 125 — 87.7% vs 81.1%, a 6.6-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | HONDA PCX 125 | LAMBRETTA LI |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 81.1% | 87.7% |
| Outright fail rate | 12.9% | 7.7% |
| Median miles at test | 16,405 | 2,580 |
| MOT tests analysed | 88,608 | 8,751 |
| Most common failure | brakes | lighting and signalling |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.