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FKJ 215C

1965 Lambretta Tv 175

Red Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,031 mi
Last recorded2,031 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKJ 215C
MakeLambretta
ModelTv 175
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 2,031 miles

Exhaust blowing oil.

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front and rear tyres are aged.

Fail 8 Jul 2017 2,031 miles

Exhaust blowing oil.

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front and rear tyres are aged.

Nearside Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 1,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake binding slightly.

noise from rear wheel swinging arm bearing.

rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 27 Aug 2010 1,980 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake binding slightly.

rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 1,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 1,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 808 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 748 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Offside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2007 201 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 201 miles

Front Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Lambretta Tv 175?

Based on 817 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

93.0%
Pass Rate
256
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 2
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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FKJ 215C is a 1965 Lambretta Tv 175 in Red with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Lambretta Tv 175 fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FKJ 215C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta Tv 175 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 61 years old, this Lambretta Tv 175 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FKJ 215C registered?

FKJ 215C is a 1965 Lambretta Tv 175, first registered on 31 December 1965.

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