Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Lambretta LI150 Series 3 vs Honda PCX 125
The Lambretta LI150 Series 3 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda PCX 125: 91.0% vs 81.1%, a 9.9-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Lambretta LI150 Series 3 | Honda PCX 125 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 91.0% | 81.1% |
| Outright fail rate | 5.3% | 12.9% |
| Engine size | 150cc | 125cc |
| Median miles at test | 1,439 | 16,405 |
| MOT tests analysed | 189 | 88,608 |
| Most common failure | steering and suspension | brakes |
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.