Lexmoto Fmr 125 Efi Wy 125 T 74r E4 (2018)

211 real MOT outcomes analysed • 47.6% first-time pass rate

2018 Lexmoto Fmr 125 Efi Wy 125 T 74r E4

CarHunch analysed 211 real MOT records for the 2018 Lexmoto Fmr 125 Efi Wy 125 T 74r E4. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2018 Lexmoto FMR 125 is a significant reliability concern, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 47.6%—well below the UK average of 80%—and nearly one in five owners (19.4%) having encountered a dangerous defect. This budget 125cc commuter bike is failing its MOT at twice the national rate, which suggests either poor build quality or early-life durability issues that affect the majority of these machines.

At an average mileage of 10,626 miles, these bikes are still relatively young when tested, yet they're averaging 0.46 failures per vehicle and 1.7 advisories each, indicating teething problems rather than age-related wear. If you're considering one, budget for repair work before or shortly after your first MOT, and seriously consider whether the cost of remedial work undermines the savings of buying this brand.

Below average reliability 32.4% below UK average
47.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
10,311
typical mileage
5,670–14,651 middle half
19.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.46
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2018 Lexmoto Fmr 125 Efi Wy 125 T 74r E4

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%) 210 47.3% 0.47
Other (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Lexmoto Fmr 125 Efi Wy 125 T 74r E4 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.

5,670
low mileage
10,311
typical
14,651
high mileage

Half of all 2018 Lexmoto Fmr 125 Efi Wy 125 T 74r E4 vehicles fall between 5,670 and 14,651 miles.

2018 Lexmoto Fmr 125 Efi Wy 125 T 74r E4 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 34 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (42% of peak).

79 34 2021 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.46
Avg failures per vehicle
1.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

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