Lexmoto DFE
Real ownership data from 77 UK DFE motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DFE problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 11.3% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 9.5% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 5.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 3.9% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 3.1% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 2.5% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
DFE mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 25 | 5,833 mi | 1,214 | 65.45% |
| 2012 | 30 | 3,425 mi | 756 | 56.52% |
| 2011 | 13 | 1,876 mi | 2,408 | 73.53% |
DFE questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lexmoto DFE?
Across 77 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (11.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.5% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lexmoto DFE?
The median Lexmoto DFE in the UK has covered 4,352 miles, and typically rides about 1,112 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,876 and 7,290 miles.
Is the Lexmoto DFE reliable?
62.78% of Lexmoto DFE MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 2.07 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 77 Lexmoto DFE motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.