Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 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 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Lexmoto Tornado 125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 216 vehicles, the 2012 Lexmoto Tornado 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.4%, 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 2012 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 (2012)

216 real MOT outcomes analysed • 70.4% first-time pass rate

2012 Lexmoto Tornado 125

CarHunch analysed 216 real MOT records for the 2012 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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This 2012 Lexmoto Tornado 125 is a genuinely poor MOT performer, with just 31% passing first time against the UK average of 80%—a stark red flag for reliability. The dangerous defect rate sits at 6.5%, which is manageable, but the median Carhunch score of 45 out of 100 signals persistent mechanical issues across the fleet.

These machines are typically low-mileage (median 7,870 miles), yet they're still accumulating 0.5 failures and 1.4 advisories per test on average, suggesting age and neglect matter more than usage here. If you're considering one, budget for repairs, inspect the service history closely, and expect ongoing maintenance costs—this is not a reliable commuter bike.

We have limited data for the 2012 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

70.4%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

6.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.5

Over 2.1 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–12k

For context

These stats describe 216 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 216 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.5% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 587 Lexmoto Tornado 125 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 56%

329

White 44%

258

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 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.

7,870

typical

4,851

low mileage

11,563

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Lexmoto Tornado 125 vehicles fall between 4,851 and 11,563 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,851 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.

✓ 4,851–11,563 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Lexmoto Tornado 125s sit.

⚠ Over 15,610 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 Tornado 125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 27% of 2012 Lexmoto Tornado 125s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 20 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (27% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2019.

MOT History Averages

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.5

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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