Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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.

Is the 2020 Lexmoto Venom reliable?

Based on MOT data from 125 vehicles, the 2020 Lexmoto Venom has a first-time MOT pass rate of 76%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2020 Lexmoto Venom?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2020 Lexmoto Venom are: Drive chain slightly loose (29.6% of vehicles), Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (23.8% of vehicles), Exhaust noisy (19% 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 2020 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 (2020)

125 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76% first-time pass rate

2020 Lexmoto Venom

CarHunch analysed 125 real MOT records for the 2020 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 2020 Lexus Moto Venom falls slightly short of the UK average with a 76% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, suggesting a modest reliability weakness. While dangerous defects are present in 18.4% of the cohort, this isn't high enough to be a primary buyer concern, though it's worth a close pre-purchase inspection.

These scooters are running relatively low mileage for their age (median 5,397 miles), which means you're not seeing the hard-worn examples yet. The average of 0.77 failures and 3.1 advisories per vehicle points to mostly minor wear items rather than serious structural issues—expect to budget for routine maintenance like brake pads and chain adjustments, but major engine work isn't the norm.

We have limited data for the 2020 Lexmoto Venom — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

18.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.77

Over 2.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–9k

For context

These stats describe 125 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 125 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Lighting 29.6%

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

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

Other issues 23.8%

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

Exhaust & emissions 19%

Exhaust noisy

Suspension & steering 18.5%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy · Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy

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

Brake wear 10.1%

Front Brake binding but not excessively · Rear Brake binding but not excessively · Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

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

Tyre wear 7.9%

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.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020.

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Based on MOT data from 125 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.4% 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 2020 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.

5,397

typical

3,469

low mileage

8,902

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Lexmoto Venom vehicles fall between 3,469 and 8,902 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,469 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.

✓ 3,469–8,902 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Lexmoto Venoms sit.

⚠ Over 12,017 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Lexmoto Venom — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 69% of 2020 Lexmoto Venoms are still active.

62 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.77

Avg failures per vehicle

3.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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