Lexmoto Matador Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Lexmoto Matador reliable? We analysed 1,187 real MOT tests across 387 vehicles to find out.
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The Lexmoto Matador is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lexmoto Matador.
Lexmoto Matador Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lexmoto Matador. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lexmoto Matador MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lexmoto Matador to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lexmoto Matador Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Lexmoto Matador models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Lexmoto Matador Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lexmoto Matador owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lexmoto Matador MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lexmoto Matador year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 58 | 72.4% | 6,249 | 10,376 | 14,775 |
| 2018 | 276 | 75.0% | 5,942 | 9,996 | 16,134 |
| 2016 | 472 | 69.5% | 5,894 | 10,064 | 16,419 |
| 2015 | 350 | 69.1% | 6,327 | 9,331 | 13,886 |
How Long Does a Lexmoto Matador Last?
Based on 387 Lexmoto Matador vehicles on UK roads.
Lexmoto Matador Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lexmoto Matador 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 Matador
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
75.0% MOT pass rate from 276 tests
69.1% MOT pass rate from 350 tests
The best year to buy a used Lexmoto Matador is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.0% across 276 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lexmoto Matador Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexmoto Matador THIS CAR | 70.9% | 1,187 | 9,674 mi | 11 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 |
| Ktm 790 Adventure R 19 | 91.4% | 807 | 8,904 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Lexmoto Venom (69.9% pass rate) and the Lexmoto Milano (77.7% pass rate), the Lexmoto Matador sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Lexmoto Matador has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.9% across 1,187 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is valve stem seriously damaged. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Lexmoto Matador with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Lexmoto Matador owner drives around 1,606 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 Matador models stay on UK roads for around 11 years. 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.