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2011 Lexmoto Flash 50 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Flash 50 models manufactured in 2011, based on 30 real MOT test results.

63.3%
Pass Rate
36.7%
Fail Rate
30
Total Tests
7,377
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2011 Lexmoto Flash 50 MOT Analysis

The 2011 Lexmoto Flash 50 has an MOT pass rate of 63.3% based on 30 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 7,377 miles on the odometer. With a 36.7% failure rate, the 2011 Flash 50 is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2011 Lexmoto Flash 50 is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, responsible for 13.3% of failures. Motorcycle lighting and signalling 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 range from £100–400. Motorcycle steering and suspension is the second most common issue at 13.3%. Motorcycle tyres and wheels follows at 10.0%.

⚠ Based on limited data (30 tests)

Top failures specific to 2011 models only. The overall Flash 50 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lighting and signalling 13.3%
Motorcycle steering and suspension 13.3%
Motorcycle tyres and wheels 10.0%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling13.3%4
2Motorcycle Steering And Suspension13.3%4
3Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels10.0%3
4Motorcycle Body And Structure3.3%1
5Motorcycle Brakes3.3%1
6Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust3.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 7,377 mi

For 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.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling18.07% per 10K miMotorcycle steering and suspension18.07% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres and wheels13.56% per 10K miMotorcycle body and structure4.52% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes4.52% per 10K miMotorcycle fuel and exhaust4.52% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lighting and signalling18.0713.3%4
Motorcycle steering and suspension18.0713.3%4
Motorcycle tyres and wheels13.5610.0%3
Motorcycle body and structure4.523.3%1
Motorcycle brakes4.523.3%1
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust4.523.3%1

Mileage Statistics

7,377
Mean
8,658
Median
4,393
25th Percentile
11,071
75th Percentile
49.75% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2011 Lexmoto Flash 50 has an MOT pass rate of 63.3% based on 30 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 7,377 miles on the odometer. With a 36.7% failure rate, the 2011 Flash 50 is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2011 Lexmoto Flash 50, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lighting and signalling: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 7,377 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 13.3% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 13.3% of MOT failures on 2011 Lexmoto Flash 50 models. Motorcycle lighting and signalling 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 steering and suspension — 13.3% of failures

Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 13.3% of MOT failures on 2011 Lexmoto Flash 50 models. 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.

Motorcycle tyres and wheels — 10.0% of failures

Motorcycle tyres and wheels issues account for 10.0% of MOT failures on 2011 Lexmoto Flash 50 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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