Lambretta LI150 Special Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Lambretta LI150 Special car check
Is the Lambretta LI150 Special reliable? We analysed 586 real MOT tests across 145 vehicles to find out.
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The Lambretta LI150 Special is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include steering headbearing has excessive free play, headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam and brake lever has inadequate reserve travel. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lambretta LI150 Special.
Lambretta LI150 Special Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lambretta LI150 Special. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lambretta LI150 Special MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lambretta LI150 Special to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lambretta LI150 Special Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Lambretta LI150 Special fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Lambretta LI150 Special Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lambretta LI150 Special owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lambretta LI150 Special MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lambretta LI150 Special year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 64 | 92.2% | 245 | 1,525 | 7,119 |
| 1964 | 87 | 90.8% | 41 | 149 | 14,059 |
How Long Does a Lambretta LI150 Special Last?
Based on 145 Lambretta LI150 Special vehicles on UK roads.
Lambretta LI150 Special Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lambretta LI150 Special MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Lambretta LI150 Special
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.2% MOT pass rate from 64 tests
90.8% MOT pass rate from 87 tests
The best year to buy a used Lambretta LI150 Special is 1965, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.2% across 64 tests. The 1964 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lambretta LI150 Special Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambretta LI150 Special THIS CAR | 92.7% | 586 | 2,299 mi | 62 yrs |
| Lambretta GP200 | 89.3% | 20,062 | 2,269 mi | 59 yrs |
| Lambretta LI125 | 88.9% | 16,544 | 2,774 mi | 67 yrs |
| Lambretta LI150 | 90% | 14,980 | 3,032 mi | 68 yrs |
| Aprilia Leonardo 250 | 83.6% | 1,131 | 18,314 mi | 27 yrs |
Compared to the Lambretta GP200 (89.3% pass rate) and the Lambretta LI125 (88.9% pass rate), the Lambretta LI150 Special outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Lambretta LI150 Special has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.7% across 586 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Lambretta LI150 Special are steering headbearing has excessive free play (4 recorded failures), headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (3), and brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Lambretta LI150 Special owner drives around 152 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Lambretta LI150 Special models stay on UK roads for around 62 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.