Lexmoto Venom (2015)
2015 Lexmoto Venom
CarHunch analysed 481 real MOT records for the 2015 Lexmoto Venom. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Lexmoto Venom falls short of the UK average with a 72.8% pass rate against the national 80%, and that gap widens when you learn that nearly a third of these machines—32.2%—have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, making this a notably higher-risk buy than most alternatives. Reliability isn't this model's strong suit, and buyers should treat that seriously.
At just over 6,200 miles median mileage, these are genuinely low-mileage examples for their age, yet they're still averaging 1.43 failures per test, suggesting wear and maintenance issues rather than age-related neglect. Before purchasing, have a trusted mechanic inspect the fuel system, brakes, and electrics—the areas where Chinese-market scooters typically struggle—and ask the seller for full service records to confirm the bike has been properly looked after.
What to check before buying a 2015 Lexmoto Venom
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.
- ⚠️ 32.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 2015 Lexmoto Venom 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.
Half of all 2015 Lexmoto Venom vehicles fall between 3,515 and 9,714 miles.
2015 Lexmoto Venom — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 89 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (34% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Lexmoto Venom
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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40.1%
Drive chain slightly loose
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32.5%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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32.5%
Exhaust noisy
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26.1%
Steering headbearing has slight free play
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24.9%
Rear reflector missing
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16.4%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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13.8%
Headlamp aim too low
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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