Lexmoto FMS 125
Real ownership data from 644 UK FMS 125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common FMS 125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 13.5% |
| Suspension | major | 7.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 5.8% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.9% |
| Brakes | fail | 3.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
FMS 125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 358 | 3,440 mi | 2,448 | 61.54% |
| 2015 | 280 | 5,913 mi | 2,865 | 70.59% |
FMS 125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lexmoto FMS 125?
Across 644 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.5% of all recorded faults), suspension (7.7% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (5.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lexmoto FMS 125?
The median Lexmoto FMS 125 in the UK has covered 4,406 miles, and typically rides about 2,865 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,136 and 6,046 miles.
Is the Lexmoto FMS 125 reliable?
66.67% of Lexmoto FMS 125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.41 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 644 Lexmoto FMS 125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.