Lexmoto Gladiator 125 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Lexmoto Gladiator 125 car check
Is the Lexmoto Gladiator 125 reliable? We analysed 3,361 real MOT tests across 899 vehicles to find out.
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The Lexmoto Gladiator 125 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include steering headbearing has excessive free play, shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil and brake lever has inadequate reserve travel. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lexmoto Gladiator 125.
Lexmoto Gladiator 125 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lexmoto Gladiator 125. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lexmoto Gladiator 125 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lexmoto Gladiator 125 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lexmoto Gladiator 125 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Lexmoto Gladiator 125 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Lexmoto Gladiator 125 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lexmoto Gladiator 125 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lexmoto Gladiator 125 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lexmoto Gladiator 125 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 54 | 68.5% | 3,249 | 4,930 | 8,395 |
| 2013 | 1,139 | 68.2% | 5,548 | 8,839 | 13,032 |
| 2012 | 1,175 | 66.6% | 5,706 | 9,241 | 13,960 |
| 2011 | 787 | 65.4% | 6,274 | 9,130 | 12,681 |
| 2010 | 168 | 69.0% | 6,059 | 10,089 | 13,764 |
How Long Does a Lexmoto Gladiator 125 Last?
Based on 899 Lexmoto Gladiator 125 vehicles on UK roads.
Lexmoto Gladiator 125 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lexmoto Gladiator 125 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Lexmoto Gladiator 125
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
69.0% MOT pass rate from 168 tests
65.4% MOT pass rate from 787 tests
The best year to buy a used Lexmoto Gladiator 125 is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 69.0% across 168 tests. The 2011 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lexmoto Gladiator 125 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexmoto Gladiator 125 THIS CAR | 67.1% | 3,361 | 9,090 mi | 16 yrs |
| Lexmoto Venom | 69.9% | 8,431 | 6,680 mi | 11 yrs |
| Lexmoto Milano | 77.7% | 6,117 | 3,008 mi | 11 yrs |
| Lexmoto Zsx | 68.2% | 6,093 | 7,492 mi | 13 yrs |
| Aprilia Leonardo 125 | 79.4% | 4,005 | 13,501 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Lexmoto Venom (69.9% pass rate) and the Lexmoto Milano (77.7% pass rate), the Lexmoto Gladiator 125 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Lexmoto Gladiator 125Should you buy a used Lexmoto Gladiator 125?
The Lexmoto Gladiator 125 has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.1% across 3,361 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Lexmoto Gladiator 125 are steering headbearing has excessive free play (221 recorded failures), shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (198), and brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (130). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Lexmoto Gladiator 125 owner drives around 1,273 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Lexmoto Gladiator 125 models stay on UK roads for around 16 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.