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C496 FWX

2005 Lambretta GP150

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,932 mi
Last recorded1,932 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lambretta GP1501,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC496 FWX
MakeLambretta
ModelGP150
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 1,932 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 1,932 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 1,932 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 1,904 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 1,881 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 1,873 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 1,509 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 1,509 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 1,115 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 576 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta GP150?

Based on 12,975 MOT tests across 1,751 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
240
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,751
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 106
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 93
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 85
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 75
Headlamp aim too high 73
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C496 FWX is a 2005 Lambretta GP150 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Lambretta GP150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 1,775 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 GP150 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C496 FWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta GP150 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 21 years old, this Lambretta GP150 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C496 FWX registered?

C496 FWX is a 2005 Lambretta GP150, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is C496 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C496 FWX 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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