Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Lexmoto Tornado 125?

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 2011 Lexmoto Tornado 125?

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 2011 Lexmoto Tornado 125?

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 2011 Lexmoto Tornado 125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 102 vehicles, the 2011 Lexmoto Tornado 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.9%, 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 2011 Lexmoto Tornado 125?

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 Tornado 125 (2011)

102 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.9% first-time pass rate

2011 Lexmoto Tornado 125

CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2011 Lexmoto Tornado 125. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Lexmoto Tornado 125 is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with just a 39% first-time pass rate compared to 80% nationally—this is a serious warning sign for potential buyers. The dangerous defect rate of 7.8% is modest, but the combination of high failure rate and an average of 0.54 failures per vehicle suggests persistent mechanical or maintenance issues.

At nearly 10,000 miles on the clock, these bikes have accumulated typical mileage for their age, so the poor MOT performance isn't down to exceptional wear. Before buying one, have an independent mechanic inspect it thoroughly, because the 1.2 advisories per vehicle on average indicate that problem areas (likely chain, brakes, or electrics on a 125cc commuter) tend to compound quickly once they start.

We have limited data for the 2011 Lexmoto Tornado 125 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

73.9%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

7.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.54

Over 2.1 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–13k

For context

These stats describe 102 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 102 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.8% 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 2011 Lexmoto Tornado 125 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.

9,371

typical

4,602

low mileage

12,599

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Lexmoto Tornado 125 vehicles fall between 4,602 and 12,599 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,602 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.

✓ 4,602–12,599 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Lexmoto Tornado 125s sit.

⚠ Over 17,008 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Lexmoto Tornado 125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 32% of 2011 Lexmoto Tornado 125s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2017 (32% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2017.

MOT History Averages

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.54

Avg failures per vehicle

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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