Lexmoto Viper Sk 125 22a (2018)
2018 Lexmoto Viper Sk 125 22a
CarHunch analysed 215 real MOT records for the 2018 Lexmoto Viper Sk 125 22a. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Lexmoto Viper SK 125-22A is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 47.3% against the national benchmark of 80%. One in five of these bikes (20.9%) have recorded a dangerous defect during their MOT history, which is a genuine safety concern for prospective buyers.
Despite modest mileage for their age—averaging 7,365 miles—these machines are racking up an average of 0.8 failures and 3.2 advisories per test, suggesting systemic build or durability issues rather than wear-and-tear problems. If you're considering one, factor in that nearly half will fail their next MOT, and plan for regular remedial work before test day.
What to check before buying a 2018 Lexmoto Viper Sk 125 22a
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.
- ⚠️ 20.9% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 213 | 46.8% | 0.8 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Lexmoto Viper Sk 125 22a 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 2018 Lexmoto Viper Sk 125 22a vehicles fall between 4,123 and 9,994 miles.
2018 Lexmoto Viper Sk 125 22a — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 47 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (47% 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
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