Lexmoto LXR125
The UK's best-selling 125cc sportbike — by a wide margin. Lexmoto is a UK importer of Chinese-built bikes; the LXR125 mimics the looks of a Ducati Panigale at a fraction of the price. Genuine entry-level bike for A1 riders and CBT users, popular with younger riders for the styling. Build quality is what you'd expect at the price point, but warranty is 2 years through a national UK dealer network.
Lexmoto LXR125
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- Engine
- 124 cc
- Power
- 14 PS
- Weight
- 142 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- A2 licence
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Liquid-cooled SOHC single
wet
The short version
Forecourt score
Value 22 · Insurance 86 · Theft 65
The Lexmoto LXR125 loses value faster than most bikes (around 40% lost over three years, against the 25-32% bike norm) and is cheap to insure (around £280/yr typical). Theft risk is moderate.
A bike-specific blend of value retention, insurance and theft risk (weighted 40/35/25). Bikes carry no MOT reliability data, so reliability isn't scored. Higher is better.
Variant: LXR125 (Euro 5)
Engine
Petrol · 124cc
Power
14 ps
Torque
11 Nm
Weight
142 kg
Seat
780 mm
Transmission
6-speed manual
Economy
100 mpg
Standard LXR125 — liquid-cooled 124cc, 6-speed manual, full fairing. 14bhp, A1 license. 14L tank gives ~280 mile range. UK best-selling 125 sportbike for several years running.
Tell us about the one you're looking at
Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical clean bike.
Estimated market value
£1,679
Range £1,511 – £1,847
HIGH CONFIDENCE
Holding value
Bikes hold value far better than cars — typical motorcycle 3-year depreciation is 25–32%, against cars' 40–50%. Some bikes (Hayabusa, Gold Wing, classic Z1000) actually appreciate in the 7–15 year zone as cult demand outstrips supply.
New
£2,919
At 5 years
£1,401
At 10 years
£730
Value loss by phase
Each band shows the share of original value lost during that window — not cumulative. Appreciation (green, marked +X% gained) is real for bikes that develop cult status.
UK new price by year
How we estimate this
Phase depreciation derived from observed UK used-bike pricing — classified ads, dealer asking prices, and end-of-auction figures. Bike residuals depend heavily on theft history, service-stamp count, and crash-damage signatures. The figures here are indicative for clean, fully-stamped examples.
What it costs to own
Indicative running costs at 8,000 miles a year — the UK rider average. Chain-drive bikes carry a chain/sprocket consumable line; tax (typically £25–£100/yr) and depreciation are excluded — see the section above for value retention.
3-year total
£1,099
Per year
£366
Per mile
£0.05
Service costs assume independent specialist labour and OE parts. Tyre intervals reflect typical UK road riding — track-day usage burns through rear tyres in <2,000 miles. Fuel uses the variant MPG at £1.45/L. Lower-mileage riders see proportionally lower totals; higher-mileage commuters pay roughly linearly more.
Estimated insurance
ABI motorcycle scheme · Comprehensive · 5 yr NCB
Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this bike. Bike insurance is far more sensitive to licence tier and rider age than cars — pick the combination closest to your circumstances.
Licence
Age
No-claims bonus
5 yearsRisk profile
Estimated annual premium · typical, age 30-39
£280/ year
Roughly £23 per month
Typical
Suburban postcode, 3+ years NCB, standard security (Thatcham chain + disc lock), no recent claims.| Age band | Lower risk | Typical | Higher risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 17-21 | £462 | £616 | £862 |
| Age 22-29 | £284 | £378 | £529 |
| Age 30-39Selected | £210 | £280 | £392 |
| Age 40-49 | £185 | £246 | £345 |
| Age 50+ | £168 | £224 | £314 |
How we estimate this
Premiums combine licence tier, rider age, no-claims bonus and a risk-profile multiplier on top of a bike-specific baseline. Bike insurance is materially more sensitive to licence tier (CBT / A1 / A2 / A) than car insurance, and young riders pay considerably more than older riders even on the same machine. Always get individual quotes before buying.
Theft risk
Bike-specific · Met Police + insurance reporting
UK bike theft rates are an order of magnitude higher than car theft. Nakeds and supersports lose more to professional gangs; large adventure bikes and tourers are statistically much safer.
Theft risk score · 1 to 4
2/4Medium risk
Medium risk
Some theft pattern, particularly in urban postcodes. Thatcham-approved chain plus disc lock recommended; secure overnight parking helps premiums.Theft hotspot postcodes
Postcode prefixes only; full London hot zone runs across E, N, NW, SE, SW, W boroughs depending on the model.
What this means for you
Less stolen than Hondas due to limited parts demand, but young rider demographic + sports styling makes them joyride targets. Chain + disc lock are essential.
How we set this band
Bands derived from Met Police bike-theft reporting (most-stolen lists) cross-referenced with insurance industry underwriting data. Model + postcode are the two biggest factors in motorcycle theft risk in the UK, materially more than vehicle value.
What goes wrong
5 known issues · sorted by severity
Documented failure modes from UK owner forums, dealer service bulletins, and aggregated mechanic feedback. Mileages are approximate — different riders see different intervals depending on use and maintenance. Always address "high"-severity items before resale.
High severity
0
Medium
2
Low / cosmetic
3
| Severity | Part / issue | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| medium | Chain & sprockets 6-10k mi | £100 |
| medium | Electrics (rectifier, switches) Chinese electrics fail more than Japanese — keep dry, check connectors 10k+ mi | £60-150 |
| low | Battery Chinese bikes typically run cheaper batteries — replace sooner every 2-3 years | £40-60 |
| low | Front brake pads 5-8k mi | £40-60 |
| low | Fairing fixings & plastic tabs Brittle plastic, common on Chinese-built sportbikes any age | £20-50 |
How we score severity
High — strands the bike or causes consequential damage if left. Medium — service item that affects ride quality or risks failure. Low — cosmetic or minor inconvenience. Costs are independent-specialist UK rates for parts and labour together; main dealer prices typically run 30–50% higher.
Safety recalls
Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the Lexmoto LXR125, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.
Check on GOV.UKOpens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.
Strengths
- +Cheapest 125 sportbike new (£2,919) — looks of a £6k Yamaha YZF-R125
- +6-speed gearbox + 14L tank — long-leg friendly for a 125
- +2-year warranty + national Lexmoto dealer support
- +Insurance group 1 — cheap to insure for a CBT learner
Watch-outs
- −Chinese build quality — electrics and plastics are weak points
- −Resale value falls steeply (40% in 3 years) vs Yamaha/Honda holding 30%
- −Parts not in stock at every motorbike shop — Lexmoto dealer or online order
- −Top speed ~60mph indicated — not for sustained motorway