Lexmoto Enigma Zs 125 T 48 (2020)

804 real MOT outcomes analysed • 38.3% first-time pass rate

2020 Lexmoto Enigma Zs 125 T 48

CarHunch analysed 804 real MOT records for the 2020 Lexmoto Enigma Zs 125 T 48. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2020 Lexmoto Enigma ZS 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 38.3%, less than half the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag for reliability. With 14.4% of vehicles flagged for dangerous defects, this budget 125cc scooter carries real safety concerns that prospective buyers need to know about.

At an average mileage of 7,772 miles for a four-year-old machine, these scooters are racking up typical use, yet they're still hitting an average of 0.35 failures and 1.4 advisories per MOT test—suggesting quality control or durability issues rather than wear-and-tear excuses. Before buying one, insist on a pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic familiar with Chinese-market scooters, and budget for remedial work as a given cost of ownership.

Below average reliability 41.7% below UK average
38.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
6,414
typical mileage
4,001–9,679 middle half
14.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.35
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2020 Lexmoto Enigma Zs 125 T 48

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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 802 38.2% 0.36
Other (0%) 2 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Lexmoto Enigma Zs 125 T 48 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.

4,001
low mileage
6,414
typical
9,679
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Lexmoto Enigma Zs 125 T 48 vehicles fall between 4,001 and 9,679 miles.

2020 Lexmoto Enigma Zs 125 T 48 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 199 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 82% of the peak.

15 199 2022 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

1.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.35
Avg failures per vehicle
1.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Lexmoto Enigma Zs 125 T 48:

2019