Lexmoto STR
Real ownership data from 70 UK STR motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common STR problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 14.1% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 9.2% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 5.6% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 1.9% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 1.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.1% |
| Electrical | major | 1.1% |
| Other | major | 0.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
STR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 12 | 2,532 mi | 653 | 59.38% |
| 2013 | 21 | 1,640 mi | 186 | 68.89% |
| 2012 | 25 | 4,469 mi | 908 | 57.41% |
| 2011 | 8 | 6,779 mi | 1,382 | 60% |
STR questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lexmoto STR?
Across 70 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (14.1% of all recorded faults), suspension (9.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (5.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lexmoto STR?
The median Lexmoto STR in the UK has covered 2,530 miles, and typically rides about 620 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,640 and 6,561 miles.
Is the Lexmoto STR reliable?
61.21% of Lexmoto STR MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 2.1 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 70 Lexmoto STR motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.