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989 YUK

1963 Lambretta 125

Cream Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,014 mi
Last recorded33,014 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1963 Lambretta 1253,965 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration989 YUK
MakeLambretta
Model125
Year1963
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 33,014 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 33,013 miles

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 25 May 2017 32,211 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 31,370 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 30,119 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 28,820 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 28,820 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,850 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,479 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front roller brake test Higher brake efficieny normally obtainable

Fail 12 Jun 2012 26,479 miles

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Lambretta 125?

Based on 2,209 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
214
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 12
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989 YUK is a 1963 Lambretta 125 in Cream with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1963 Lambretta 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 3,965 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 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 989 YUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 63 years old, this Lambretta 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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989 YUK is a 1963 Lambretta 125, first registered on 31 December 1963.

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