Lexmoto TORNADO 50
Real ownership data from 231 UK TORNADO 50 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common TORNADO 50 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 16.5% |
| Brakes | major | 9.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 3.3% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.1% |
| Suspension | major | 3% |
| Other | dangerous | 2.2% |
| Corrosion | user entered | 1.2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
TORNADO 50 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 | 6 | 7,338 mi | 2 | 100% |
| 2014 | 16 | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 50 | 7,449 mi | 1,354 | 64.44% |
| 2012 | 83 | 5,264 mi | 874 | 68.32% |
| 2011 | 68 | 5,082 mi | 574 | 54.55% |
| 2010 | 8 | 5,267 mi | — | 57.14% |
TORNADO 50 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lexmoto TORNADO 50?
Across 231 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (16.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.4% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (3.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lexmoto TORNADO 50?
The median Lexmoto TORNADO 50 in the UK has covered 5,791 miles, and typically rides about 841 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,967 and 8,486 miles.
Is the Lexmoto TORNADO 50 reliable?
62.55% of Lexmoto TORNADO 50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.6 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 231 Lexmoto TORNADO 50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.