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GVL 809T

1979 Lambretta GP125

Green Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

4,942 mi
Last recorded4,942 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1979 Lambretta GP1251,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVL 809T
MakeLambretta
ModelGP125
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 4,942 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 4,932 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 4,610 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 4,605 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 4,502 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 3,989 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 2,944 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 2,143 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 2,143 miles

Centre Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 1,475 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 106 miles

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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GVL 809T is a 1979 Lambretta GP125 in Green with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1979 Lambretta GP125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 1,727 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVL 809T, 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 47 years old, this Lambretta GP125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GVL 809T registered?

GVL 809T is a 1979 Lambretta GP125, first registered on 4 May 1979.

Is GVL 809T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVL 809T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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