Lexmoto Titan 125 Zn 125 T 8f (2021)

145 real MOT outcomes analysed • 32.1% first-time pass rate

2021 Lexmoto Titan 125 Zn 125 T 8f

CarHunch analysed 145 real MOT records for the 2021 Lexmoto Titan 125 Zn 125 T 8f. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Lexmoto Titan 125 is a significant reliability concern: its 32.1% first-time pass rate is less than half the UK average of 80%, meaning most of these bikes fail their MOT on the first attempt. With 15.9% of vehicles having suffered a dangerous defect, this budget Chinese commuter bike carries real safety risks that buyers need to factor into their purchase decision.

At an average mileage of 11,755 km for a three-year-old machine, these bikes are being ridden hard relative to their age—yet they're still accumulating 0.34 failures and 1.0 advisories per test, suggesting poor build quality rather than just rough use. If you're considering this model, budget for regular repairs and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, lights, and frame integrity before committing.

Below average reliability 47.9% below UK average
32.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
8,818
typical mileage
5,657–12,262 middle half
15.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.34
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Lexmoto Titan 125 Zn 125 T 8f

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 2021 Lexmoto Titan 125 Zn 125 T 8f 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.

5,657
low mileage
8,818
typical
12,262
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Lexmoto Titan 125 Zn 125 T 8f vehicles fall between 5,657 and 12,262 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.34
Avg failures per vehicle
1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Lexmoto Titan 125 Zn 125 T 8f:

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