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BMA 552S

1978 Lambretta 125

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

909 mi
Last recorded909 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMA 552S
MakeLambretta
Model125
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 909 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 751 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 551 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 551 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 87 miles

Disc brake fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 8 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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BMA 552S is a 1978 Lambretta 125 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BMA 552S, 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 48 years old, this Lambretta 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BMA 552S registered?

BMA 552S is a 1978 Lambretta 125, first registered on 17 February 1978.

Is BMA 552S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMA 552S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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