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Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A reliable? We analysed 980 real MOT tests across 304 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 980 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
71.9%
Typical Mileage
4,777mi
Annual Mileage
922mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A.

Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

67.5%
2021
70.7%
2020
73.2%
2019
73.9%
2018

Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
245 mi/yr
Typical
922 mi/yr
Average
1,487 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,067 mi/yr

Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 120 67.5% 2,011 3,916 6,702
2020 294 70.7% 1,917 4,838 7,648
2019 298 73.2% 2,389 4,566 8,395
2018 253 73.9% 2,913 5,427 10,230

How Long Does a Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A Last?

Based on 304 Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.5 years
Median
5.0 years

Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
4,777 mi
75th Percentile
8,374 mi
95th Percentile
16,161 mi
Max Recorded
61,104 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2018

73.9% MOT pass rate from 253 tests

Year to avoid
2021

67.5% MOT pass rate from 120 tests

The best year to buy a used Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 73.9% across 253 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 67.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A THIS CAR 71.9% 980 4,777 mi — 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
Citroen C4 Sense Puretech S/s 84.5% 1,140 29,478 mi — yrs

Compared to the Lexmoto Venom (69.9% pass rate) and the Lexmoto Milano (77.7% pass rate), the Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A?

The Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.9% across 980 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A owner drives around 922 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.

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.

Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A reliable?
Based on 980 MOT tests, the Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A has a 71.9% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A do per year?
The typical Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A does around 922 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Lexmoto Tempest 125 Lj 125-9A is 2018 with a 73.9% pass rate across 253 tests.