Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9a (2019)
2019 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9a
CarHunch analysed 114 real MOT records for the 2019 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9a. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Lexmoto Tempest 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 58.1%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals reliability concerns for this budget commuter bike. With 13.2% of vehicles showing dangerous defects at some point, buyers should factor in higher maintenance costs and closer pre-purchase inspection than you'd expect for a five-year-old machine.
These bikes are running relatively low mileage for their age (median 4,283 miles), yet averaging 0.68 failures and 2.6 advisories per test, suggesting design or build-quality issues rather than wear and tear. Before purchasing one, have an independent mechanic run a full MOT-style check, particularly on braking and lighting systems where the dangerous defect rate flags real safety risks.
What to check before buying a 2019 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9a
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 (98%) | 112 | 58.1% | 0.68 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 58.3% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9a 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 2019 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9a vehicles fall between 2,586 and 8,122 miles.
2019 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9a — Still on the Road
40 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% of the peak remain.
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
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