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CU12 FVB

2012 Lexmoto Tornado

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,738 mi
Last recorded7,738 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Lexmoto Tornado7,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU12 FVB
MakeLexmoto
ModelTornado
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 7,738 miles

Centre stand pivot worn

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre has cuts

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 (5.2.3 (e))

frame is corroded

petrol cap rubber is perishing

Fail 25 Aug 2020 7,730 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Centre stand pivot worn

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre has cuts

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 (5.2.3 (e))

frame is corroded

petrol cap rubber is perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2019 3,032 miles

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded Slight pitting to chrome (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 2,970 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded Slight pitting to chrome (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 1,193 miles

Exhaust noisy

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

Stop lamp insecure screws not retaining lens (Taped in place) (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 1,167 miles

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

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

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy

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

Stop lamp insecure screws not retaining lens (Taped in place) (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 464 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

How Reliable is the Lexmoto Tornado?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
928
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 13
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 11
Headlamp aim too low 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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CU12 FVB is a 2012 Lexmoto Tornado in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2012 Lexmoto Tornado models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 7,142 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 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU12 FVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was CU12 FVB registered?

CU12 FVB is a 2012 Lexmoto Tornado, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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