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B353 AKN

2008 Lambretta GP125

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

316 mi
Last recorded316 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Lambretta GP1251,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB353 AKN
MakeLambretta
ModelGP125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 316 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 259 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 180 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 158 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 4,812 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 4,586 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 4,554 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 4,311 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 4,206 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 3,517 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 3,403 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 3,082 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 2,976 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 2,974 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 1,352 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 1,352 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 3 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta GP125?

Based on 12,466 MOT tests across 1,698 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
256
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
1,698
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 109
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 85
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 84
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 77
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel 74
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B353 AKN is a 2008 Lambretta GP125 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Lambretta GP125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 1,352 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 GP125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B353 AKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta GP125 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 18 years old, this Lambretta GP125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B353 AKN registered?

B353 AKN is a 2008 Lambretta GP125, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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The MOT history for B353 AKN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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