Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9a?

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 2020 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9a?

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 2020 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9a?

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 2020 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9a reliable?

Based on MOT data from 128 vehicles, the 2020 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9a has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9a?

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 Tempest 125 Lj 125 9a (2020)

128 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.1% first-time pass rate

2020 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9a

CarHunch analysed 128 real MOT records for the 2020 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9a. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2020 Lexmoto Tempest 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 57.8%, well below the UK average of 80%, which is a red flag for reliability—roughly 4 in 10 of these bikes fail their test on the first attempt. The 10.9% rate of dangerous defects is moderate but worth noting during any pre-purchase inspection.

These machines average just under 5,900 miles, which is reasonable for a four-year-old commuter bike, yet they're already averaging 0.63 failures and 2.2 advisories per test, suggesting build or maintenance quality issues appear early. Before buying one, get a thorough pre-MOT check done by a mechanic familiar with Chinese-market 125cc bikes, as the cohort's median Carhunch score of 50 indicates this model sits squarely in the middle-to-lower reliability tier.

We have limited data for the 2020 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9a — 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

77.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

10.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.63

Over 2.4 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–7k

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These stats describe 128 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 128 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.9% 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 2020 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9a 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.

4,858

typical

1,835

low mileage

7,432

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9a vehicles fall between 1,835 and 7,432 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 1,835 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.

✓ 1,835–7,432 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9as sit.

⚠ Over 10,033 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9a — Still on the Road

Most 2020 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125 9as are still being driven.

59 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 76% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.63

Avg failures per vehicle

2.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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