Lexmoto SCOUT
Real ownership data from 435 UK SCOUT motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SCOUT problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 19% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 8.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 4.3% |
| Other | dangerous | 3.4% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 2.7% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 1.2% |
| Electrical | major | 1.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
SCOUT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 144 | 4,117 mi | 727 | 65.42% |
| 2015 | 284 | 4,640 mi | 874 | 67.94% |
SCOUT questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lexmoto SCOUT?
Across 435 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (19% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.9% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (4.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lexmoto SCOUT?
The median Lexmoto SCOUT in the UK has covered 4,363 miles, and typically rides about 862 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,236 and 6,492 miles.
Is the Lexmoto SCOUT reliable?
67.27% of Lexmoto SCOUT MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.36 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 435 Lexmoto SCOUT motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.