MOT cost .

MOT failure · RFR #40277

A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

Total

1,806

Models

154

Models most at risk.

Ranked by rate, not raw volume. A Fiesta shows every failure a lot because there are a lot of Fiestas. Rate = share of that model's own MOTs.

  1. 01 Lexmoto Echo 50 E4 5.33%
  2. 02 Yamaha Yq50 3.95%
  3. 03 Keeway Superlight 3.53%
  4. 04 Lexmoto Titan 125 ZN 125 T 8F 3.39%
  5. 05 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom 3.03%
  6. 06 Qingqi QM 2.84%
  7. 07 Ajs Modena 2.71%
  8. 08 Piaggio Zip 2.60%
  9. 09 Lexmoto Fmr 2.55%
  10. 10 Lexmoto Milano 2.54%
  11. 11 Ajs Modena 125 2.43%
  12. 12 Yamaha YP 2.35%
  13. 13 Lexmoto Venom 2.31%
  14. 14 Direct Bikes Unclassified 2.25%
  15. 15 Lexmoto Zsx 2.19%
  16. 16 Yamaha XC 125 E Vity 1.99%
  17. 17 Sym Jet 1.92%
  18. 18 Yamaha Ybr125 1.83%
  19. 19 Yamaha NS 1.83%
  20. 20 Piaggio T5 1.78%
  21. 21 Scomadi Turismo 1.66%
  22. 22 Peugeot Kisbee 1.62%
  23. 23 Yamaha Ybr 125 1.56%
  24. 24 Mutt Mongrel 125 1.54%
  25. 25 Honda Cbf125 1.51%
  26. 26 Yamaha Ybr 1.46%
  27. 27 Piaggio Liberty 125 1.44%
  28. 28 Yamaha WR 1.43%
  29. 29 Gilera Runner 1.40%
  30. 30 Ktm 350 1.39%

Top 30 by rate. 124 more models also logged this defect.

Typical UK garage cost

£10–£80

for headlamp aim / lens restoration. Range covers regional rate spread + part-quality variance. Open the estimator →

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Frequently asked.

Why does a headlamp missing, inoperative or more… fail an MOT?
A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED. Most commonly flagged on the Lexmoto Echo 50 E4. The DVSA's MOT standards require this item to meet minimum safety thresholds — when it falls short, the tester logs it as a Major or Dangerous defect and the car fails outright.
How much does it cost to fix a headlamp missing, inoperative or more…?
Typical UK garage cost for headlamp aim / lens restoration is £10–£80. The range reflects regional labour rate differences and part-quality choices. Main dealer rates are usually 30–50% higher.
Can I fix a headlamp missing, inoperative or more… myself?
Many owners handle this with basic tools. The parts or products listed above are commonly used for this repair. Check your vehicle handbook and confirm the fix clears the defect before booking a retest.