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RFC 600W

1981 Lambretta GP150

Black Petrol 148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

809 mi
Last recorded809 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1981 Lambretta GP150514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 600W
MakeLambretta
ModelGP150
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 809 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 809 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 805 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

frame no is not genuine-been restamped

Fail 25 Jul 2012 404 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

frame no not very visable looks restamped

Pass 15 Jul 2011 78 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 52 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 23 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 16 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 6 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 6 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 4 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Lambretta GP150?

Based on 12,975 MOT tests across 1,751 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
240
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,751
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 106
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 93
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 85
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 75
Headlamp aim too high 73
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RFC 600W is a 1981 Lambretta GP150 in Black with a 148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1981 Lambretta GP150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 514 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 GP150 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RFC 600W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta GP150 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 45 years old, this Lambretta GP150 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RFC 600W is a 1981 Lambretta GP150, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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