Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Lexmoto Dfe 125 8a Street?

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 2011 Lexmoto Dfe 125 8a Street?

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 2011 Lexmoto Dfe 125 8a Street?

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 2011 Lexmoto Dfe 125 8a Street reliable?

Based on MOT data from 202 vehicles, the 2011 Lexmoto Dfe 125 8a Street has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.4%, 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 2011 Lexmoto Dfe 125 8a Street?

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 Dfe 125 8a Street (2011)

202 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.4% first-time pass rate

2011 Lexmoto Dfe 125 8a Street

CarHunch analysed 202 real MOT records for the 2011 Lexmoto Dfe 125 8a Street. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2011 Lexmoto is a real reliability concern—only 45.5% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, and roughly one in ten have logged a dangerous defect at some point. That's a 34.5 percentage point gap to the national average, making this one of the weaker performers.

With a median mileage of just 7,253 miles for a 13-year-old bike, these machines are clearly not being ridden hard, yet they're still failing MOT at double the normal rate; the average vehicle racks up 0.68 failures and 2.1 advisories per test, pointing to endemic build or corrosion issues rather than use-related wear. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection done by a mechanic who knows Chinese-market small bikes, and budget for remedial work.

We have limited data for the 2011 Lexmoto Dfe 125 8a Street — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

72.4%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

10.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.68

Over 2.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–12k

For context

These stats describe 202 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 202 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.4% 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 606 Lexmoto Dfe 125 8a Street vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 54.3%

329

Blue 23.1%

140

Red 22.6%

137

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Lexmoto Dfe 125 8a Street 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.

7,253

typical

4,645

low mileage

11,650

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Lexmoto Dfe 125 8a Street vehicles fall between 4,645 and 11,650 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,645 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.

✓ 4,645–11,650 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Lexmoto Dfe 125 8a Streets sit.

⚠ Over 15,727 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Lexmoto Dfe 125 8a Street — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 11% of 2011 Lexmoto Dfe 125 8a Streets are still active.

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (11% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.

MOT History Averages

2.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.68

Avg failures per vehicle

2.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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