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SV12 DFN

2012 Lexmoto Tornado 125

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

5,945 mi
Last recorded5,945 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexmoto Tornado 1257,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 DFN
MakeLexmoto
ModelTornado 125
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 5,945 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 5,373 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Right fork leg has a slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 4,865 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 4,865 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 4,223 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 4,223 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 4,016 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 3,962 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 3,942 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2019 3,835 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 3,815 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 3,673 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 3,646 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 2,961 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 2,931 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 1,922 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 1,896 miles

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 1,475 miles

How Reliable is the Lexmoto Tornado 125?

Based on 780 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
1,565
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 22
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 22
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SV12 DFN is a 2012 Lexmoto Tornado 125 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Lexmoto Tornado 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 7,739 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexmoto Tornado 125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV12 DFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexmoto Tornado 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Lexmoto Tornado 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV12 DFN is a 2012 Lexmoto Tornado 125, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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