Lexmoto Xtr (2016)
2016 Lexmoto Xtr
CarHunch analysed 177 real MOT records for the 2016 Lexmoto Xtr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Lexus XTR has a first-time pass rate of 70.4%, notably below the UK average of 80%, and a concerning 32.8% of vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect at some point—well above what you'd expect from a reliable bike. This suggests meaningful reliability challenges that should weigh heavily in your purchase decision.
With a median mileage of just 7,830 miles at MOT, these are relatively low-use machines, yet they're still accumulating an average of 1.15 failures and 5.2 advisories per test, pointing to build or durability issues rather than wear-and-tear problems. Before committing to one, ask the seller for a full MOT history and have an independent mechanic inspect the braking and suspension systems in particular, since dangerous defects are the clearest red flag here.
What to check before buying a 2016 Lexmoto Xtr
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.
- ⚠️ 32.8% 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 2016 Lexmoto Xtr 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 2016 Lexmoto Xtr vehicles fall between 4,086 and 11,861 miles.
2016 Lexmoto Xtr — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 22 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (24% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Lexmoto Xtr
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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29.3%
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21.8%
Exhaust noisy
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16%
Drive chain slightly loose
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14.9%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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14.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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13.8%
Front Brake binding but not excessively
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13.5%
Steering headbearing has slight free play
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11.9%
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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