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BOC 849A

1997 Lambretta LI125

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,120 mi
Last recorded79,120 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Lambretta LI1253,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOC 849A
MakeLambretta
ModelLI125
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 79,120 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 79,120 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel rear (3.1.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,727 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 77,227 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 77,227 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,137 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 75,096 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 73,668 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 72,631 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 71,166 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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BOC 849A is a 1997 Lambretta LI125 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Lambretta LI125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 3,715 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 BOC 849A, 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 29 years old, this Lambretta LI125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOC 849A registered?

BOC 849A is a 1997 Lambretta LI125, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is BOC 849A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOC 849A shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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