Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Lexmoto Venom?

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 2018 Lexmoto Venom?

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 2018 Lexmoto Venom?

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.

How many 2018 Lexmoto Venom vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

22% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2018 Lexmoto Venom reliable?

Based on MOT data from 127 vehicles, the 2018 Lexmoto Venom has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Lexmoto Venom?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Lexmoto Venom are: Drive chain slightly loose (32.8% of vehicles), Exhaust noisy (26.1% of vehicles), Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (25.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Lexmoto Venom?

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 Venom (2018)

127 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.3% first-time pass rate

2018 Lexmoto Venom

CarHunch analysed 127 real MOT records for the 2018 Lexmoto Venom. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Lexmoto Venom has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.3%, which is notably below the UK average of 80%, and one in five examples (22.1%) have had a dangerous defect recorded—making this a bike that demands closer inspection before purchase. With an average of nearly one failure per vehicle and nearly four advisories, reliability isn't this scooter's strong suit.

At 6,600 miles median mileage for a six-year-old machine, these Venoms are lightly used on average, yet they're still accumulating problems, which suggests underlying design or build-quality issues rather than wear-and-tear neglect. Get a full pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic familiar with Chinese-market scooters, and specifically ask about brake, electrical, and emissions components—the usual weak spots in this category.

We have limited data for the 2018 Lexmoto Venom — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

74.3%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

22.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.98

Over 3.4 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–11k

For context

These stats describe 127 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 127 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Lighting 32.8%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector missing · Headlamp aim too low · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Exhaust & emissions 26.1%

Exhaust noisy

Other issues 25.9%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose

Tyre wear 16.2%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 13.8%

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Rear Brake binding but not excessively · Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 12.5%

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Based on MOT data from 127 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 22.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 2018 Lexmoto Venom 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.

6,609

typical

3,388

low mileage

10,997

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Lexmoto Venom vehicles fall between 3,388 and 10,997 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,388 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.

✓ 3,388–10,997 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Lexmoto Venoms sit.

⚠ Over 14,845 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Lexmoto Venom — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 36% of 2018 Lexmoto Venoms are still active.

Numbers are declining — 30 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (36% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.98

Avg failures per vehicle

3.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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