Lexmoto GLADIATOR
Real ownership data from 691 UK GLADIATOR motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GLADIATOR problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 16.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 12.8% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 10.5% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 9.3% |
| Tyres | major | 8.2% |
| Other | dangerous | 4.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 3% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
GLADIATOR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 106 | 8,152 mi | 1,500 | 58.72% |
| 2014 | 337 | 8,445 mi | 1,457 | 60.12% |
| 2013 | 135 | 7,529 mi | 1,577 | 52.17% |
| 2012 | 68 | 5,354 mi | 1,801 | 63.1% |
| 2011 | 29 | 5,767 mi | 1,715 | 53.16% |
| 2010 | 9 | 7,204 mi | 2,152 | 58.82% |
GLADIATOR questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lexmoto GLADIATOR?
Across 691 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (16.5% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (12.8% of all recorded faults), suspension (10.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lexmoto GLADIATOR?
The median Lexmoto GLADIATOR in the UK has covered 7,988 miles, and typically rides about 1,499 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,628 and 12,091 miles.
Is the Lexmoto GLADIATOR reliable?
58.42% of Lexmoto GLADIATOR MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.65 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 691 Lexmoto GLADIATOR motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.