Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Lexmoto Arrow 125?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Lexmoto Arrow 125?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Lexmoto Arrow 125?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 Lexmoto Arrow 125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 290 vehicles, the 2013 Lexmoto Arrow 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Lexmoto Arrow 125?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Lexmoto Arrow 125 (2013)

290 real MOT outcomes analysed • 70.7% first-time pass rate

2013 Lexmoto Arrow 125

CarHunch analysed 290 real MOT records for the 2013 Lexmoto Arrow 125. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 125cc bike is a significant reliability concern: a 32.4% first-time pass rate is less than half the UK average of 80%, suggesting serious and recurring maintenance issues across the cohort. The good news is that dangerous defects are relatively rare at 6.6%, so catastrophic failures are uncommon, but the high failure count tells you this model needs close attention.

With a median mileage of only 7,430 miles for an 11-year-old bike, these machines are being used sparingly—yet they still rack up an average of 0.52 failures and 2.0 advisories per MOT. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the charging system, brakes, and fuel delivery, as these are the typical weak points pushing the pass rate so far below average.

We have limited data for the 2013 Lexmoto Arrow 125 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

70.7%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

6.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.52

Over 2.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–11k

For context

These stats describe 290 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 290 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,212 Lexmoto Arrow 125 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 66.3%

804

Blue 33.7%

408

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Lexmoto Arrow 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

7,430

typical

4,165

low mileage

11,457

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Lexmoto Arrow 125 vehicles fall between 4,165 and 11,457 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,165 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 4,165–11,457 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Lexmoto Arrow 125s sit.

⚠ Over 15,466 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Lexmoto Arrow 125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 12% of 2013 Lexmoto Arrow 125s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (12% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2022.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.52

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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