Lexmoto Hunter 50 TD 50 Q vs Peugeot Vivacity

The Peugeot Vivacity passes its MOT first time more often than the Lexmoto Hunter 50 TD 50 Q: 70.4% vs 58.7%, a 11.7-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

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

Metric	Lexmoto Hunter 50 TD 50 Q	Peugeot Vivacity
First-time pass rate	58.7%	70.4%
Outright fail rate	28.1%	21.7%
Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted)	-18.4 pts	-0.9 pts
Engine size	48cc	49cc
Rank among all models	#5251 of 5428	#4699 of 5428
Median miles at test	5,933	11,162
MOT tests analysed	693	29,731
Most common failure	lamps and reflectors	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.

"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 Hunter 50 TD 50 Q	Peugeot Vivacity
Lights & signalling	20.8%	11.5%
Steering & suspension	7.9%	10.5%
Structure & body	15.2%	1.6%
Brakes	6.3%	8.6%
Tyres & wheels	1.6%	4.4%
Fuel & exhaust	0%	1.9%

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 Hunter 50 TD 50 Q	Peugeot Vivacity
2020	68.8%	71.5%
2021	53.0%	73.6%
2022	59.0%	71.4%
2023	57.6%	72.7%
2024	56.8%	74.7%
2025	59.2%	73.2%

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 Hunter 50 TD 50 Q	Peugeot Vivacity
0k-10k miles	57.5%	76.6%
10k-20k miles	50.8%	67.9%

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

Lexmoto Hunter 50 TD 50 Q vs Peugeot Vivacity FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Lexmoto Hunter 50 TD 50 Q or the Peugeot Vivacity?

The Peugeot Vivacity passes its MOT first time more often than the Lexmoto Hunter 50 TD 50 Q: 70.4% vs 58.7%, a 11.7-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Peugeot Vivacity still comes out ahead: -18.4 points vs comparable bikes for the Lexmoto Hunter 50 TD 50 Q, -0.9 for the Peugeot Vivacity. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the Lexmoto Hunter 50 TD 50 Q fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 20.8% of Lexmoto Hunter 50 TD 50 Q MOT tests failed on it, then structure & body (15.2%).

What does the Peugeot Vivacity fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 11.5% of Peugeot Vivacity MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (10.5%).

LEXMOTO HUNTER 50 TD 50 Q 58.7% pass · 693 tests PEUGEOT VIVACITY 70.4% pass · 29.7k tests

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