Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 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 2013 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 2013 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 2013 Lexmoto Tornado 125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 174 vehicles, the 2013 Lexmoto Tornado 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 76.8%, 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 2013 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 (2013)

174 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.8% first-time pass rate

2013 Lexmoto Tornado 125

CarHunch analysed 174 real MOT records for the 2013 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 2013 Lexmoto Tornado 125 is a reliability concern: just 31.7% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning nearly seven in ten bikes fail their MOT on the first attempt. The dangerous defect rate of 8.1% is moderate and not unusual for a budget 125cc bike of this age.

These machines average just over 11,000 miles, which is quite low for an 11-year-old bike and suggests many have seen light use—yet they still rack up an average of 1.3 advisories per test, pointing to corrosion and wear issues typical of neglected storage rather than hard riding. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, electrics, and exhaust, as these cheap bikes often suffer from poor maintenance history.

We have limited data for the 2013 Lexmoto Tornado 125 — 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

76.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

8.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.38

Over 2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 6k–15k

For context

These stats describe 174 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 174 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.1% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	173	76.9%	0.38

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 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.

10,516

typical

6,115

low mileage

14,799

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Lexmoto Tornado 125 vehicles fall between 6,115 and 14,799 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,115 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.

✓ 6,115–14,799 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Lexmoto Tornado 125s sit.

⚠ Over 19,978 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Lexmoto Tornado 125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 16% of 2013 Lexmoto Tornado 125s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2020 (16% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2020.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.38

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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