2016Lexmoto Scout 49

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The 2016 Lexmoto Scout 49 is a compact Chinese scooter designed for urban commuters and new riders seeking affordable, practical transportation. Its lightweight 79 kg frame, low 740 mm seat height, and underseat storage make it ideal for city navigation and daily errands. The scooter offers reliable basic performance with electric and kick start options, appealing to budget-conscious riders prioritizing convenience over power.

Capacity: 49.6 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: Not on record
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Dry weight: 79.0 kg
Seat height: 740 mm
Power: 3.5 HP (2.6 kW) @ 8000 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering25%

City riding80%

Daily riding55%

Touring8%

Two-up15%

Track2%

Best for: Designed purely for short urban hops, errands, and commuting at low speeds rather than any kind of performance riding.
Built for: A humble, economical 50cc twist-and-go scooter that prioritises accessibility and low running costs over excitement.
Not ideal for: Not suitable for anyone wanting motorway riding, a passenger, or spirited, fast-paced journeys.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 740mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2016 Lexmoto Scout 49, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Reliability & safety

Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaints

Bike Reliability

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out of 100Poor

The 2016 Lexmoto Scout 49 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 65.0% of the time, 19.4 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 8% of models.

All years of this model: 11 / 100 (poor) from 903 tests.

65.0%Passed first time

25.2%Failed outright

9.8%Fixed during test

4,000Typical miles

306Tests

Pass rate by miles ridden

0-10k

69.5%

10-20k

54.1%

All years of this model.

Score by year first registered

20152016

Against its rivals · ranks 6 of 6

#	Model (all years)	Score	Tests
1	SYM Fiddle 50	46 Average	240
2	Gilera Runner 50	44 Average	337
3	Piaggio Liberty S 50	40 Average	1,174
4	Kymco Agility 50	34 Below average	3,860
5	Piaggio Typhoon 50	14 Poor	14,438
6	Lexmoto Scout 49	11 Poor	903

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From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.