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GVO 473J

1971 Lambretta Li

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,276 mi
Last recorded5,276 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Lambretta Li2,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 473J
MakeLambretta
ModelLi
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 5,276 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 4,883 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 4,227 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 4,223 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 4,200 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta Li?

Based on 9,743 MOT tests across 1,384 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
228
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 97
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 86
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 75
Horn not working 61
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 59
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GVO 473J is a 1971 Lambretta Li in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Lambretta Li models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 2,102 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 Li fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVO 473J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta Li typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 55 years old, this Lambretta Li is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVO 473J registered?

GVO 473J is a 1971 Lambretta Li, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is GVO 473J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 473J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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