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P905 NBY

1997 Lambretta GP200

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

1,563 mi
Last recorded1,563 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Lambretta GP2003,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 NBY
MakeLambretta
ModelGP200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 1,563 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 1,138 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 1,138 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 635 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 409 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 409 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 239 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 239 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 239 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 239 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 239 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 239 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 239 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 4,140 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 3,486 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 2,818 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 2,434 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 2,294 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 2,076 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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P905 NBY is a 1997 Lambretta GP200 in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1997 Lambretta GP200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 3,772 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 P905 NBY, 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 29 years old, this Lambretta GP200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P905 NBY registered?

P905 NBY is a 1997 Lambretta GP200, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P905 NBY safe to buy?

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