Lexmoto Arizona vs Honda PCX 125

The Honda PCX 125 passes its MOT first time more often than the Lexmoto Arizona: 81.1% vs 62.9%, a 18.2-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Lexmoto Arizona	Honda PCX 125
First-time pass rate	62.9%	81.1%
Outright fail rate	24.3%	12.9%
Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted)	-10.8 pts	+8.2 pts
Engine size	125cc	125cc
Rank among all models	#5116 of 5428	#3358 of 5428
Median miles at test	8,581	16,405
MOT tests analysed	2,097	88,608
Most common failure	lamps and reflectors	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.

"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.

What fails, side by side

share of each bike's MOT tests that failed on the component · lower is better

Component	Lexmoto Arizona	Honda PCX 125
Lights & signalling	17.5%	3.9%
Brakes	9.3%	6.7%
Steering & suspension	7.4%	4.4%
Structure & body	9.3%	0.7%
Tyres & wheels	3.2%	5.3%
Drive system	1.5%	0.0%
Fuel & exhaust	0.3%	0.0%

A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.

Pass rate by test year

first-time MOT pass rate in each calendar year both bikes were tested

Test year	Lexmoto Arizona	Honda PCX 125
2018	60.0%	81.2%
2019	62.5%	79.9%
2020	65.9%	82.3%
2021	63.4%	80.3%
2022	62.7%	80.3%
2023	67.3%	80.2%
2024	63.4%	80.9%
2025	63.7%	81.6%

Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.

Pass rate by mileage

first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test

Mileage	Lexmoto Arizona	Honda PCX 125
0k-10k miles	68.4%	88.4%
10k-20k miles	55.2%	79.3%
20k-30k miles	55.4%	78.0%
30k-40k miles	56.9%	77.0%

Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.

Lexmoto Arizona vs Honda PCX 125 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Lexmoto Arizona or the Honda PCX 125?

The Honda PCX 125 passes its MOT first time more often than the Lexmoto Arizona: 81.1% vs 62.9%, a 18.2-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda PCX 125 still comes out ahead: -10.8 points vs comparable bikes for the Lexmoto Arizona, +8.2 for the Honda PCX 125. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the Lexmoto Arizona fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 17.5% of Lexmoto Arizona MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (9.3%).

What does the Honda PCX 125 fail its MOT on most?

Brakes: 6.7% of Honda PCX 125 MOT tests failed on it, then tyres & wheels (5.3%).

Which holds up better at high mileage, the Lexmoto Arizona or the Honda PCX 125?

At 30k-40k miles the Honda PCX 125 passes first time more often: 56.9% for the Lexmoto Arizona vs 77.0% for the Honda PCX 125.

LEXMOTO ARIZONA 62.9% pass · 2,097 tests HONDA PCX 125 81.1% pass · 88.6k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.