Lambretta V-125 Special E5 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Lambretta V-125 Special E5 reliable? We analysed 416 real MOT tests across 255 vehicles to find out.
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The Lambretta V-125 Special E5 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lambretta V-125 Special E5.
Lambretta V-125 Special E5 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lambretta V-125 Special E5. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lambretta V-125 Special E5 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lambretta V-125 Special E5 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lambretta V-125 Special E5 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Lambretta V-125 Special E5 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Lambretta V-125 Special E5 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lambretta V-125 Special E5 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lambretta V-125 Special E5 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lambretta V-125 Special E5 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 137 | 83.9% | 1,317 | 2,601 | 4,798 |
| 2021 | 257 | 89.1% | 903 | 2,381 | 4,193 |
How Long Does a Lambretta V-125 Special E5 Last?
Based on 255 Lambretta V-125 Special E5 vehicles on UK roads.
Lambretta V-125 Special E5 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lambretta V-125 Special E5 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 V-125 Special E5
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.1% MOT pass rate from 257 tests
83.9% MOT pass rate from 137 tests
The best year to buy a used Lambretta V-125 Special E5 is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.1% across 257 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lambretta V-125 Special E5 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambretta V-125 Special E5 THIS CAR | 87.7% | 416 | 2,535 mi | — 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 |
| Wolseley 4/44 | 82.3% | 683 | 54,866 mi | 73 yrs |
Compared to the Lambretta GP200 (89.3% pass rate) and the Lambretta LI125 (88.9% pass rate), the Lambretta V-125 Special E5 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Lambretta V-125 Special E5 has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.7% across 416 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Lambretta V-125 Special E5 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Lambretta V-125 Special E5 owner drives around 374 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.
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.