Lambretta V Special 125 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Lambretta V Special 125 car check
Is the Lambretta V Special 125 reliable? We analysed 627 real MOT tests across 223 vehicles to find out.
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The Lambretta V Special 125 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lambretta V Special 125.
Lambretta V Special 125 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lambretta V Special 125. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lambretta V Special 125 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lambretta V Special 125 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lambretta V Special 125 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Lambretta V Special 125 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Lambretta V Special 125 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lambretta V Special 125 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lambretta V Special 125 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lambretta V Special 125 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 206 | 83.0% | 806 | 1,750 | 5,160 |
| 2019 | 276 | 89.9% | 1,120 | 2,363 | 4,961 |
| 2018 | 56 | 91.1% | 1,891 | 4,619 | 6,201 |
How Long Does a Lambretta V Special 125 Last?
Based on 223 Lambretta V Special 125 vehicles on UK roads.
Lambretta V Special 125 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lambretta V Special 125 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 Special 125
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.1% MOT pass rate from 56 tests
83.0% MOT pass rate from 206 tests
The best year to buy a used Lambretta V Special 125 is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.1% across 56 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.0% — 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 Special 125 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambretta V Special 125 THIS CAR | 87.6% | 627 | 2,471 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 |
| Chevrolet Cruze Lt | 84.3% | 682 | 63,586 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Lambretta GP200 (89.3% pass rate) and the Lambretta LI125 (88.9% pass rate), the Lambretta V Special 125 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Lambretta V Special 125 has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.6% across 627 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 Special 125 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 Special 125 owner drives around 313 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.