Lexmoto Valiant
Real ownership data from 560 UK Valiant motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Valiant problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 20.1% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 8.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 3.4% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 3.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 3.3% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 1.6% |
| Wheels | major | 1.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 0.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
Valiant 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 96 | 5,140 mi | 984 | 58.85% |
| 2018 | 86 | 6,036 mi | 1,072 | 56.25% |
| 2017 | 67 | 5,672 mi | 1,012 | 71.35% |
| 2016 | 235 | 5,093 mi | 679 | 64.29% |
| 2015 | 73 | 4,776 mi | 1,462 | 58.29% |
Valiant questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lexmoto Valiant?
Across 560 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (20.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.3% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (3.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lexmoto Valiant?
The median Lexmoto Valiant in the UK has covered 5,153 miles, and typically rides about 894 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,122 and 9,379 miles.
Is the Lexmoto Valiant reliable?
62.37% of Lexmoto Valiant MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.71 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 560 Lexmoto Valiant motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.