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BHW 158A

1998 Lambretta LI125

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

5,620 mi
Last recorded5,620 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Lambretta LI1253,751 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHW 158A
MakeLambretta
ModelLI125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 5,620 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 5,620 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 5,600 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 5,600 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2014 710 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 710 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2013 649 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 649 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2012 4,508 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 4,508 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2011 4,179 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 4,179 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2010 3,782 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 3,782 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2009 1,826 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 1,826 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2008 295 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 295 miles

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2007 44,369 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 44,332 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta LI125?

Based on 16,544 MOT tests across 2,750 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
241
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
2,750
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 145
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 122
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 114
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 103
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 84
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BHW 158A is a 1998 Lambretta LI125 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1998 Lambretta LI125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 3,751 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 LI125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHW 158A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta LI125 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 28 years old, this Lambretta LI125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BHW 158A registered?

BHW 158A is a 1998 Lambretta LI125, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is BHW 158A safe to buy?

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