Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Lexmoto Milano?

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 2017 Lexmoto Milano?

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 2017 Lexmoto Milano?

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 2017 Lexmoto Milano reliable?

Based on MOT data from 300 vehicles, the 2017 Lexmoto Milano has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2017 Lexmoto Milano?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2017 Lexmoto Milano are: Headlamp not working on dipped beam (17.5% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (17.4% of vehicles), COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (16.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Lexmoto Milano?

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 Milano (2017)

300 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.4% first-time pass rate

2017 Lexmoto Milano

CarHunch analysed 300 real MOT records for the 2017 Lexmoto Milano. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 300 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2017 Lexmoto Milano has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.4%, which is a solid 5.4 percentage points above the UK average of 80%, suggesting better-than-typical reliability for its age and class. However, 18.3% of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful concern for safety-conscious buyers and worth checking the full MOT history before purchase.

With a median mileage of just 2,669 miles, these Milanos are lightly used for their age, which explains the relatively good pass rates; the 0.75 average failures per vehicle and 2.0 advisories per vehicle reflect minor wear rather than systemic problems. Before committing, request a full MOT history and have any dangerous defect records explained, particularly around braking or lighting systems common on smaller commuter bikes.

The 2017 Lexmoto Milano passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (85.4%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

85.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

18.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.75

Over 3.9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 1k–5k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 85.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 300 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 300 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Lighting 17.5%

Headlamp not working on dipped beam · Rear reflector missing · Headlamp not working on main beam · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Tyre wear 17.4%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 16.5%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Horn not working

Brake wear 9.7%

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake binding but not excessively · Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Exhaust & emissions 9.1%

Exhaust noisy · Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Suspension & steering 6.7%

Steering headbearing has slight free play · Front Wheel bearing has slight play · Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.

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Before you buy a 2017 Lexmoto Milano

Based on MOT data from 300 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,550 Lexmoto Milano vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 37.8%

586

Black 33.2%

515

White 18.1%

281

Red 10.8%

168

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Lexmoto Milano 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.

2,669

typical

1,182

low mileage

5,075

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Lexmoto Milano vehicles fall between 1,182 and 5,075 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 1,182 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.

✓ 1,182–5,075 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Lexmoto Milanos sit.

⚠ Over 6,851 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Lexmoto Milano — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 37% of 2017 Lexmoto Milanos are still active.

Numbers are declining — 87 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (37% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.75

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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