Lexmoto TORNADO 125
Real ownership data from 590 UK TORNADO 125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common TORNADO 125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 12.7% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 12.6% |
| Suspension | major | 6.8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 3.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1.9% |
| Other | fail | 1.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
TORNADO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 71 | 3,205 mi | 9,137 | 50% |
| 2013 | 174 | 8,988 mi | 1,537 | 67.16% |
| 2012 | 216 | 7,514 mi | 2,458 | 58.04% |
| 2011 | 102 | 8,236 mi | 2,811 | 57.94% |
| 2010 | 17 | 5,658 mi | 1,538 | 78.57% |
TORNADO 125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lexmoto TORNADO 125?
Across 590 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (12.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (12.6% of all recorded faults), suspension (6.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lexmoto TORNADO 125?
The median Lexmoto TORNADO 125 in the UK has covered 7,840 miles, and typically rides about 2,388 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,390 and 13,248 miles.
Is the Lexmoto TORNADO 125 reliable?
61.5% of Lexmoto TORNADO 125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.79 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 590 Lexmoto TORNADO 125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.