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DDG 981J

1970 Lambretta GP125

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,657 mi
Last recorded10,657 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1970 Lambretta GP1252,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDG 981J
MakeLambretta
ModelGP125
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 10,657 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 10,657 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 9,566 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 9,404 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 9,404 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 9,038 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 8,686 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 8,670 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Lambretta GP125?

Based on 12,466 MOT tests across 1,698 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
256
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
1,698
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 109
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 85
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 84
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 77
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel 74
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DDG 981J is a 1970 Lambretta GP125 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1970 Lambretta GP125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 2,860 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 GP125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DDG 981J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta GP125 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 56 years old, this Lambretta GP125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DDG 981J registered?

DDG 981J is a 1970 Lambretta GP125, first registered on 5 August 1970.

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