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B578 AKH

1985 Lambretta GP200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,849 mi
Last recorded2,849 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1985 Lambretta GP2001,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB578 AKH
MakeLambretta
ModelGP200
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 2,849 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 2,797 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 2,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 2,573 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 2,573 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 2,404 miles

engine speed raises very slightly on left lock

Fail 27 Mar 2018 2,397 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

engine speed raises very slightly on left lock

Pass 1 Apr 2017 2,390 miles

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Mar 2017 2,390 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Mar 2016 1,652 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 16,474 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 1,642 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 1,422 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 1,125 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 980 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 830 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta GP200?

Based on 20,062 MOT tests across 2,337 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
283
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
2,337
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 129
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 127
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 117
Headlamp aim too high 105
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 99
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B578 AKH is a 1985 Lambretta GP200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Lambretta GP200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 1,704 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 GP200 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 129 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B578 AKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta GP200 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 41 years old, this Lambretta GP200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B578 AKH registered?

B578 AKH is a 1985 Lambretta GP200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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