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JRV 13Y

1982 Lambretta Li

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,121 mi
Last recorded2,121 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1982 Lambretta Li822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRV 13Y
MakeLambretta
ModelLi
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 2,121 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 2,121 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 2,121 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 2,102 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 2,096 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 2,032 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 2,028 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 2,025 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 2,025 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 2,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 2,012 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 1,980 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 1,898 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 1,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 1,711 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 1,549 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 1,549 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 1,323 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 1,087 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 695 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 687 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 39 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 39 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 4,788 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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JRV 13Y is a 1982 Lambretta Li in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Lambretta Li models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.2% with a typical mileage of 822 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 JRV 13Y, 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 44 years old, this Lambretta Li is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JRV 13Y registered?

JRV 13Y is a 1982 Lambretta Li, first registered on 27 August 1982.

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