MOT cost .

MOT failure · RFR #40364

A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

Total

1,271

Models

120

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 Venom 3.88%
  2. 02 Lexmoto Zsx 3.80%
  3. 03 Lexmoto Titan 125 ZN 125 T 8F 3.11%
  4. 04 Honda SH 125 AD K 2.47%
  5. 05 Yamaha NS 2.23%
  6. 06 Sinnis ZS 125 86 Terrain 2.17%
  7. 07 Lexmoto Diablo 1.90%
  8. 08 Lexmoto Lxr 125 SY 125 10 1.88%
  9. 09 Lexmoto Echo 50 E4 1.85%
  10. 10 Honda Cbr125r 1.74%
  11. 11 Yamaha X Max 125 Abs 1.60%
  12. 12 Honda Anc 1.53%
  13. 13 Piaggio Liberty 125 1.44%
  14. 14 Honda SH 1.38%
  15. 15 Yamaha YS 125 1.34%
  16. 16 Yamaha Yzf R125 1.34%
  17. 17 Yamaha XJ 6 N 1.32%
  18. 18 Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 1.30%
  19. 19 Yamaha Fz6 1.19%
  20. 20 Honda Nsc 110 WH B 1.18%
  21. 21 Yamaha Yzf 1.18%
  22. 22 Yamaha YP 1.10%
  23. 23 Suzuki Bandit 1.08%
  24. 24 Suzuki Gsx600 1.07%
  25. 25 Peugeot Tweet 1.06%
  26. 26 Piaggio Medley 1.05%
  27. 27 Honda Xl1000v 1.00%
  28. 28 Aprilia RS 0.99%
  29. 29 Aprilia Rs125 0.98%
  30. 30 Triumph Tiger 1050 0.96%

Top 30 by rate. 90 more models also logged this defect.

Typical UK garage cost

£8–£35

for single bulb / lamp swap. Range covers regional rate spread + part-quality variance. Open the estimator →

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Frequently asked.

Why does a rear registration plate lamp or… fail an MOT?
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. Most commonly flagged on the Lexmoto Venom. 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 rear registration plate lamp or…?
Typical UK garage cost for single bulb / lamp swap is £8–£35. The range reflects regional labour rate differences and part-quality choices. Main dealer rates are usually 30–50% higher.
Can I fix a rear registration plate lamp or… 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.