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BHK 189A

1963 Lambretta Li 125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

692 mi
Last recorded692 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1963 Lambretta Li 1252,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHK 189A
MakeLambretta
ModelLi 125
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 692 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 692 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated brake shoes seized on pivot posts brake cam also seized (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 563 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 48 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 14 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 14 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 10 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 7 May 2008

How Reliable is the Lambretta Li 125?

Based on 6,657 MOT tests across 1,039 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
231
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,039
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 54
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 46
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 37
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 36
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BHK 189A is a 1963 Lambretta Li 125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1963 Lambretta Li 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 2,295 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 125 fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHK 189A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta Li 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 63 years old, this Lambretta Li 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHK 189A registered?

BHK 189A is a 1963 Lambretta Li 125, first registered on 31 December 1963.

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