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NWY 656V

1980 Lambretta GP125

Yellow Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,672 mi
Last recorded18,672 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Lambretta GP1251,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWY 656V
MakeLambretta
ModelGP125
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 18,672 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 14,736 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 13,608 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 12,487 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 11,405 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 9,360 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 7,919 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 7,257 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 7,257 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 7,257 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 7,257 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 7,257 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 7,257 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 7,257 miles

Front Brake drum(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 7,257 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 6,393 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 5,247 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 5,247 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 4,311 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 1,580 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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NWY 656V is a 1980 Lambretta GP125 in Yellow with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1980 Lambretta GP125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 1,583 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 GP125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NWY 656V, 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 46 years old, this Lambretta GP125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NWY 656V registered?

NWY 656V is a 1980 Lambretta GP125, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is NWY 656V safe to buy?

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