Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10 vs Yamaha Nmax 125
The Yamaha Nmax 125 passes its MOT first time more often than the Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10: 82.2% vs 63.0%, a 19.2-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10 | Yamaha Nmax 125 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 63.0% | 82.2% |
| Outright fail rate | 25.4% | 11.4% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -11.9 pts | +9.5 pts |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Rank among all models | #5111 of 5428 | #3145 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 6,547 | 30,236 |
| MOT tests analysed | 3,439 | 33,779 |
| 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
| Component | Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10 | Yamaha Nmax 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 14.9% | 4.2% |
| Steering & suspension | 12.6% | 5.0% |
| Brakes | 11.9% | 5.3% |
| Structure & body | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| Tyres & wheels | 3.6% | 3.7% |
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
| Test year | Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10 | Yamaha Nmax 125 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 67.0% | 84.9% |
| 2022 | 62.9% | 83.5% |
| 2023 | 64.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 61.6% | 79.8% |
| 2025 | 62.6% | 80.8% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10 | Yamaha Nmax 125 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 65.3% | 90.9% |
| 10k-20k miles | 57.8% | 84.2% |
| 20k-30k miles | 50.0% | 81.9% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10 vs Yamaha Nmax 125 FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10 or the Yamaha Nmax 125?
The Yamaha Nmax 125 passes its MOT first time more often than the Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10: 82.2% vs 63.0%, a 19.2-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Yamaha Nmax 125 still comes out ahead: -11.9 points vs comparable bikes for the Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10, +9.5 for the Yamaha Nmax 125. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 14.9% of Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10 MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (12.6%).
What does the Yamaha Nmax 125 fail its MOT on most?
Brakes: 5.3% of Yamaha Nmax 125 MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (5.0%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10 or the Yamaha Nmax 125?
At 20k-30k miles the Yamaha Nmax 125 passes first time more often: 50.0% for the Lexmoto LXR 125 SY 125-10 vs 81.9% for the Yamaha Nmax 125.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.