Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Lml Star?

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 2016 Lml Star?

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 2016 Lml Star?

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 2016 Lml Star reliable?

Based on MOT data from 564 vehicles, the 2016 Lml Star has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Lml Star?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Lml Star are: Front Wheel bearing has slight play (38.6% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (18.1% of vehicles), Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (17.5% 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 2016 Lml Star?

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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Lml Star (2016)

564 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88% first-time pass rate

2016 Lml Star

CarHunch analysed 564 real MOT records for the 2016 Lml Star. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 LML STAR passes its MOT first time in 88% of cases, which is a solid 8 percentage points above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these scooters are generally well-maintained. Dangerous defects turn up in 13.1% of vehicles tested, which is moderate rather than alarming.

These scooters typically show low mileage—a median of just 2,732 miles suggests many are lightly used or kept as weekend transport—and when they do fail, it's usually minor stuff with 0.61 average failures and 1.3 advisories per vehicle. Before buying, check the service history and have any candidate inspected for electrical gremlins and brake wear, which tend to be the weak spots on small-displacement scooters this age.

The 2016 Lml Star passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (88% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ 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

88%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

13.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.61

Over 4.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 1k–5k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 564 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 564 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 38.6%

Front Wheel bearing has slight play · Rear Wheel bearing has slight play · Steering headbearing has slight free play · …

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

Tyre wear 18.1%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

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

Brake wear 17.5%

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

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

Other issues 14.6%

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Lighting 12.4%

Front Stop lamp not working · Offside Rear Direction indicator not working · Headlamp aim too high · …

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

Exhaust & emissions 9.3%

Exhaust noisy

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Lml Star

Based on MOT data from 564 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13.1% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,707 Lml Star vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 21.7%

371

Red 19.1%

326

Black 16%

273

White 15.2%

259

Cream 13.3%

227

Green 8.2%

140

Multi-colour 1.2%

Yellow 1.2%

Orange 1.2%

Silver 1%

Purple 0.9%

Beige 0.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Lml Star 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.

2,732

typical

1,331

low mileage

4,948

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Lml Star vehicles fall between 1,331 and 4,948 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 1,331 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.

✓ 1,331–4,948 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Lml Stars sit.

⚠ Over 6,679 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Lml Star — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 67% of 2016 Lml Stars are still active.

231 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

4.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.61

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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