Lexmoto Assault MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 1,502 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 41.5%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Lexmoto Assault MOT Reliability Overview
The Lexmoto Assault is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,502 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 3 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 58.5% and a failure rate of 41.5%, which is slightly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Lexmoto Assault earns a "Below Average" reliability rating. The average Lexmoto Assault presents for MOT with approximately 10,271 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2017 models achieve the highest pass rate at 63.1%, while 2015 models have the lowest at 50.0%. This 13.1 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Lexmoto Assault is Motorcycle structure and attachments, affecting 44.6% of all tests. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. The second most common issue is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors at 42.4%. Motorcycle suspension rounds out the top three at 34.0%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
Tracking how each manufacture year's MOT pass rate changes as the car ages. Showing 2 vintages — click year chips to highlight.
Multi-line chart showing how different Lexmoto Assault vintages degrade over time, from age 3 to 20 years.
Only vintages with 100+ tests in at least 3 different test years are shown. Fleet average is the UK-wide pass rate for all cars at each age.
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Lexmoto Assault. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 7 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Lexmoto Assault shows a moderate increase in MOT failures after warranty. The 30% increase is typical — plan for gradual maintenance cost increases. Peak failure occurs at age 7 (51.0% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 44.6% | 670 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 42.4% | 637 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Suspension | 34.0% | 511 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Brakes | 22.8% | 343 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Steering | 19.9% | 299 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Tyres | 11.5% | 172 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn) | 2.9% | 43 |
| 8 | Non-component Advisories | 1.8% | 27 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Wheels | 1.1% | 17 |
| 10 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.6% | 9 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 0.2% | 3 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 0.1% | 1 |
| 13 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 0.1% | 1 |
| 14 | Motorcycle Drive System | 0.1% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 10,271 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 43.43 | 44.6% | 670 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 41.29 | 42.4% | 637 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 33.12 | 34.0% | 511 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 22.23 | 22.8% | 343 |
| Motorcycle steering | 19.38 | 19.9% | 299 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 11.15 | 11.5% | 172 |
| Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) | 2.79 | 2.9% | 43 |
| Non-component advisories | 1.75 | 1.8% | 27 |
| Motorcycle wheels | 1.10 | 1.1% | 17 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.58 | 0.6% | 9 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 0.19 | 0.2% | 3 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 0.06 | 0.1% | 1 |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 0.06 | 0.1% | 1 |
| Motorcycle drive system | 0.06 | 0.1% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Lexmoto Assault has 10,271 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Lexmoto Assault has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 40.41% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Lexmoto Assault MOT Data
The Lexmoto Assault is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,502 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 3 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 58.5% and a failure rate of 41.5%, which is slightly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Lexmoto Assault owners, these results suggest average reliability — some preparation before MOT can improve pass chances. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle structure and attachments and motorcycle lamps and reflectors for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Assault is likely to perform.
Motorcycle structure and attachments — 44.6% of failures
Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 44.6% of MOT failures on the Lexmoto Assault. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 42.4% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 42.4% of MOT failures on the Lexmoto Assault. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Motorcycle suspension — 34.0% of failures
Motorcycle suspension issues account for 34.0% of MOT failures on the Lexmoto Assault. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Lexmoto Assault?
Based on 1,502 MOT tests in our database, the Lexmoto Assault has an overall pass rate of 58.5% (41.5% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Lexmoto Assault?
The top 3 reasons a Lexmoto Assault fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle structure and attachments (44.6%), 2. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (42.4%), 3. Motorcycle suspension (34.0%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Lexmoto Assault reliable?
With a 41.5% MOT failure rate, the Assault is about average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Lexmoto Assault?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle structure and attachments (44.6%); Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (42.4%); Motorcycle suspension (34.0%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.