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ERV 199W

1981 Lambretta GP200

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

3,154 mi
Last recorded3,154 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1981 Lambretta GP2002,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERV 199W
MakeLambretta
ModelGP200
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 3,154 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 3,142 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 3,133 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 3,133 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 3,124 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 3,124 miles

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 3,097 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 3,097 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

under vehicle guard rusting away

Fail 17 Jun 2013 3,097 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

under vehicle guard rusting away

Pass 7 Feb 2012 3,091 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 2,906 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 2,840 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front brake binding. †Number plate incorrect colour.

Pass 19 Jul 2005 2,840 miles

Front brake binding. †Number plate incorrect colour.

How Reliable is the Lambretta GP200?

Based on 20,062 MOT tests across 2,337 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
283
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
2,337
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 129
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 127
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 117
Headlamp aim too high 105
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 99
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ERV 199W is a 1981 Lambretta GP200 in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1981 Lambretta GP200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 2,356 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 GP200 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 129 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ERV 199W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta GP200 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 45 years old, this Lambretta GP200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ERV 199W registered?

ERV 199W is a 1981 Lambretta GP200, first registered on 17 July 1981.

Is ERV 199W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERV 199W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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