Lexmoto Venom
Real ownership data from 3,024 UK Venom motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Venom problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 18.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 7.5% |
| Fluid leaks | dangerous | 7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 7% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 6.5% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 6% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 5.5% |
| Electrical | minor | 3.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
Venom mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 4,157 mi | 3,895 | 30% |
| 2020 | 203 | 6,404 mi | 1,246 | 61.36% |
| 2019 | 154 | 7,680 mi | 1,312 | 55.47% |
| 2018 | 167 | 7,196 mi | 1,105 | 64.35% |
| 2017 | 327 | 7,485 mi | 1,070 | 67.25% |
| 2016 | 1,474 | 7,002 mi | 1,250 | 59.66% |
| 2015 | 690 | 6,688 mi | 1,222 | 56.39% |
Venom questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lexmoto Venom?
Across 3,024 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are frame and structure (18.4% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (7.5% of all recorded faults), fluid leaks (7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lexmoto Venom?
The median Lexmoto Venom in the UK has covered 7,028 miles, and typically rides about 1,220 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,556 and 11,694 miles.
Is the Lexmoto Venom reliable?
59.88% of Lexmoto Venom MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 3,024 Lexmoto Venom motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.