Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Lexmoto Assault?

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 2017 Lexmoto Assault?

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 2017 Lexmoto Assault?

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.

How many 2017 Lexmoto Assault vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

27% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2017 Lexmoto Assault reliable?

Based on MOT data from 276 vehicles, the 2017 Lexmoto Assault has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2017 Lexmoto Assault?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2017 Lexmoto Assault are: COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (28.9% of vehicles), Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (26.3% of vehicles), Drive chain slightly loose (23.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Lexmoto Assault?

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 Assault (2017)

276 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.3% first-time pass rate

2017 Lexmoto Assault

CarHunch analysed 276 real MOT records for the 2017 Lexmoto Assault. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2017 Lexmoto Assault passes its MOT on the first attempt at 81.3%, marginally above the UK average of 80%, but the dangerous defect rate of 26.5% is a genuine concern—well over a fifth of tested vehicles have recorded at least one serious safety issue. This is not a vehicle to buy without a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

These bikes are running relatively light mileage for their age, with a median of just 8,788 miles, yet still averaging 0.92 failures and 4.3 advisories per test. The modest failure count suggests maintenance-responsive issues rather than fundamental design problems, but the high advisory rate points to wear items and minor defects that stack up quickly—budget for regular servicing and expect to address small issues frequently.

We have limited data for the 2017 Lexmoto Assault — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

81.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

26.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.92

Over 3.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 6k–14k

For context

These stats describe 276 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 276 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 28.9%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose · …

Lighting 23.3%

Drive chain slightly loose · Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps · Headlamp aim too low

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Tyre wear 22.9%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 20.6%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy · Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Exhaust & emissions 16.8%

Exhaust noisy

Brake wear 10.2%

Front Brake binding but not excessively

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.

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Based on MOT data from 276 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 26.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 624 Lexmoto Assault vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 67.3%

420

Black 32.7%

204

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Lexmoto Assault 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.

8,788

typical

5,851

low mileage

13,515

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Lexmoto Assault vehicles fall between 5,851 and 13,515 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,851 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.

✓ 5,851–13,515 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Lexmoto Assaults sit.

⚠ Over 18,245 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Lexmoto Assault — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 19% of 2017 Lexmoto Assaults are still active.

Numbers are declining — 43 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (19% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* 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

3.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.92

Avg failures per vehicle

4.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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