Lexmoto Diablo (2015)
2015 Lexmoto Diablo
CarHunch analysed 136 real MOT records for the 2015 Lexmoto Diablo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Lexus Diablo passes its MOT at 80.4%, right in line with the UK average and showing solid baseline reliability for a nine-year-old machine. However, nearly one in five vehicles (19.9%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth taking seriously during a pre-purchase inspection.
At just over 10,000 miles on average, these bikes are running low mileage for their age, suggesting light use or careful ownership. The 0.8 average failures and 3.1 advisories per vehicle point to minor wear rather than structural problems, so budget for routine maintenance items—but have a trusted mechanic specifically check the brake system and suspension given that dangerous defect rate.
What to check before buying a 2015 Lexmoto Diablo
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Lexmoto Diablo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 Lexmoto Diablo vehicles fall between 5,588 and 12,481 miles.
2015 Lexmoto Diablo — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 21 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (24% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Lexmoto Diablo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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21.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.9%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
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17%
Steering headbearing has slight free play
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17%
Front Brake binding but not excessively
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11.3%
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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11.3%
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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10.4%
Front Brake excessively binding
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7.5%
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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