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MA17 BYK

2017 Lexmoto Venom

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

11,782 mi
Last recorded11,782 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Lexmoto Venom6,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA17 BYK
MakeLexmoto
ModelVenom
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 11,782 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 11,775 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Throttle switch cube insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2025 3,715 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 3,711 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 3,632 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 573 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 27 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 27 miles

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached Bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020

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How Reliable is the Lexmoto Venom?

Based on 8,431 MOT tests across 2,098 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
1,228
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
2,098
On UK Roads
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MA17 BYK is a 2017 Lexmoto Venom in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2017 Lexmoto Venom models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 6,948 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexmoto Venom typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 9 years old, this Lexmoto Venom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MA17 BYK is a 2017 Lexmoto Venom, first registered on 19 May 2017.

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