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1961 Lambretta Li

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

377 mi
Last recorded377 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2017
Typical for 1961 Lambretta Li6,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration539 XUS
MakeLambretta
ModelLi
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2017 377 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 368 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

front brake lever operation has generous free play before action

Pass 12 Apr 2015 351 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front brake lever operation has generous free play before action

Pass 7 Jun 2013 337 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2011 322 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 203 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 15 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta Li?

Based on 9,743 MOT tests across 1,384 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
228
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 97
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 86
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 75
Horn not working 61
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 59
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539 XUS is a 1961 Lambretta Li in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1961 Lambretta Li models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 6,544 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lambretta Li fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 539 XUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta Li typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 65 years old, this Lambretta Li is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 539 XUS registered?

539 XUS is a 1961 Lambretta Li, first registered on 1 November 1961.

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