Lexmoto U1 RIOT
Real ownership data from 139 UK U1 RIOT motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common U1 RIOT problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 15.2% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 7.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 5.5% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 4% |
| Controls and cables | major | 2.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 2.1% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 2.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
U1 RIOT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | 2,159 mi | 1,592 | 60% |
| 2020 | 128 | 3,678 mi | 1,051 | 68.18% |
U1 RIOT questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lexmoto U1 RIOT?
Across 139 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (15.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.6% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (5.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lexmoto U1 RIOT?
The median Lexmoto U1 RIOT in the UK has covered 3,678 miles, and typically rides about 1,072 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,041 and 6,515 miles.
Is the Lexmoto U1 RIOT reliable?
67.63% of Lexmoto U1 RIOT 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 139 Lexmoto U1 RIOT motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.