Lexmoto Gladiator (2013)
2013 Lexmoto Gladiator
CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2013 Lexmoto Gladiator. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Lexus Gladiator struggles with reliability, posting a first-time pass rate of just 66.5%—well below the UK average of 80%. Nearly one in five examples (19.4%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for buyers weighing safety.
These machines are running low mileage for their age (median 8,322 miles), yet still accumulate an average of 1.07 failures and 3.4 advisories per test, suggesting inherent quality issues rather than wear-and-tear problems. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the specific defect patterns: check the MOT history for recurring failures to understand which components are letting these bikes down.
What to check before buying a 2013 Lexmoto Gladiator
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 2013 Lexmoto Gladiator 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 2013 Lexmoto Gladiator vehicles fall between 5,434 and 12,595 miles.
2013 Lexmoto Gladiator — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (14% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2024.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Lexmoto Gladiator
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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13.9%
Exhaust noisy
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12.1%
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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11.9%
Steering headbearing has slight free play
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11.4%
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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10.6%
Steering headbearing has slight free play
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9.9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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9.4%
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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9%
Steering headbearing has excessive free play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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