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BOT 511V

1980 Lambretta LI125

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,088 mi
Last recorded34,088 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Lambretta LI12510,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOT 511V
MakeLambretta
ModelLI125
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 34,088 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,888 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

headlight pattern weak

Fail 20 Apr 2018 33,888 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

headlight pattern weak

Pass 12 Aug 2016 33,854 miles

front brake travel

headlight pattern weak

rear brake travel

Fail 12 Aug 2016 33,854 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

front brake travel

headlight pattern weak

rear brake travel

Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,636 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 33,461 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2013 33,233 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 May 2012 32,834 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 May 2010 32,975 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2008 30,836 miles

play noted in headbearing

slight bind noted to front brake

slight fluctuation to front brake

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2007 30,784 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 30,784 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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BOT 511V is a 1980 Lambretta LI125 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1980 Lambretta LI125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 10,697 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 BOT 511V, 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 46 years old, this Lambretta LI125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BOT 511V registered?

BOT 511V is a 1980 Lambretta LI125, first registered on 31 December 1980.

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