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FVR 395V

1979 Lambretta GP200

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

279 mi
Last recorded279 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Lambretta GP2002,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVR 395V
MakeLambretta
ModelGP200
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 279 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 159 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 718 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 428 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 271 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 11,053 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 11,053 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 10,620 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 10,432 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 246 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 10,246 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight coroshion on cask alloy front hub

Fail 20 Jul 2013 10,246 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 246 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 246 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 246 miles

Nearside Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

slight wear on mounting bracket front brake

Pass 17 Jul 2010 10,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 10,246 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 10,246 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 10,246 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 10,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 10,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,500 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 9,088 miles

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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FVR 395V is a 1979 Lambretta GP200 in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1979 Lambretta GP200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 2,496 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 FVR 395V, 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 47 years old, this Lambretta GP200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FVR 395V registered?

FVR 395V is a 1979 Lambretta GP200, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FVR 395V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVR 395V shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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