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Lexmoto Zsa (2015)

124 real MOT outcomes analysed • 62.1% first-time pass rate

2015 Lexmoto Zsa

CarHunch analysed 124 real MOT records for the 2015 Lexmoto Zsa. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2015 Lexmoto ZSA has a first-time pass rate of just 62%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals reliability concerns for this Chinese-market scooter. More alarmingly, 29% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—nearly 1.5 times the typical rate—so safety and structural integrity are genuine buyer concerns.

These machines are low-mileage (6,858 median miles for a 9-year-old vehicle), suggesting either limited use or poor durability, and owners average 1.55 failures and 5.1 advisories per test. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection by someone familiar with Chinese-market bikes, since the failure pattern indicates systemic rather than random problems.

Below average reliability 17.9% below UK average
62.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
6,858
typical mileage
4,021–10,747 middle half
29%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.55
avg MOT failures per car
over 3.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2015 Lexmoto Zsa

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.
  • ⚠️ 29% 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 Zsa 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.

4,021
low mileage
6,858
typical
10,747
high mileage

Half of all 2015 Lexmoto Zsa vehicles fall between 4,021 and 10,747 miles.

2015 Lexmoto Zsa — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (24% of peak).

58 14 2018 2025

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

3.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.55
Avg failures per vehicle
5.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Lexmoto Zsa

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 35.9%
    Headlamp aim too low
  • 31.6%
    Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
  • 29.9%
    Rear reflector missing
  • 22.2%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 18.8%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 17.1%
    Rear Stop lamp not working
  • 17.1%
    Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
  • 15.4%
    Horn not working

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.

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