Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 Lexmoto Str 125 Yb?

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 2012 Lexmoto Str 125 Yb?

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 2012 Lexmoto Str 125 Yb?

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 2012 Lexmoto Str 125 Yb reliable?

Based on MOT data from 118 vehicles, the 2012 Lexmoto Str 125 Yb has a first-time MOT pass rate of 65.7%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2012 Lexmoto Str 125 Yb?

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 Str 125 Yb (2012)

118 real MOT outcomes analysed • 65.7% first-time pass rate

2012 Lexmoto Str 125 Yb

CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2012 Lexmoto Str 125 Yb. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2012 Lexmoto STR 125 is a genuinely unreliable bike—only 32.3% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, making it one of the weakest performers on test. With 11% of these machines having recorded dangerous defects, safety is a legitimate concern for any buyer considering one.

At 6,753 miles median, these bikes are lightly used for their age, yet they're still racking up an average of 0.64 failures and 2.4 advisories per MOT, suggesting mechanical fragility rather than wear-and-tear damage. If you're seriously interested in this model, budget for regular repairs and have any machine inspected by a specialist before purchase—the numbers don't support buying blind.

We have limited data for the 2012 Lexmoto Str 125 Yb — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

65.7%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

11%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.64

Over 2.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–9k

For context

These stats describe 118 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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Based on MOT data from 118 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Lexmoto Str 125 Yb 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.

6,753

typical

3,150

low mileage

9,085

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Lexmoto Str 125 Yb vehicles fall between 3,150 and 9,085 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,150 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.

✓ 3,150–9,085 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Lexmoto Str 125 Ybs sit.

⚠ Over 12,264 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Lexmoto Str 125 Yb — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 30% of 2012 Lexmoto Str 125 Ybs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2018 (30% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2018.

MOT History Averages

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.64

Avg failures per vehicle

2.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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