Lexmoto MATADOR
Real ownership data from 388 UK MATADOR motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common MATADOR problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 13.2% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 6.2% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 3.7% |
| Other | dangerous | 3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
MATADOR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 23 | 8,186 mi | 832 | 64.44% |
| 2018 | 100 | 7,796 mi | 1,439 | 67.57% |
| 2017 | 5 | 4,621 mi | 738 | 70% |
| 2016 | 142 | 7,744 mi | 1,439 | 59.21% |
| 2015 | 113 | 7,521 mi | 1,376 | 58.49% |
MATADOR questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lexmoto MATADOR?
Across 388 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.2% of all recorded faults), suspension (6.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lexmoto MATADOR?
The median Lexmoto MATADOR in the UK has covered 7,762 miles, and typically rides about 1,420 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,066 and 12,662 miles.
Is the Lexmoto MATADOR reliable?
61.5% of Lexmoto MATADOR MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.84 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 388 Lexmoto MATADOR motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.