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RFO 659

1996 Lambretta LI125

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

11,779 mi
Last recorded11,779 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Lambretta LI1258,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFO 659
MakeLambretta
ModelLI125
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 11,779 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 10,714 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 10,041 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2014 10,041 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 10,042 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 10,042 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 10,043 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

headlight pattern weak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 8,562 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 7,669 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 7,661 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2008 4,699 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 3,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 1,801 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta LI125?

Based on 16,544 MOT tests across 2,750 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
241
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
2,750
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 145
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 122
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 114
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 103
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 84
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RFO 659 is a 1996 Lambretta LI125 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1996 Lambretta LI125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 8,051 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lambretta LI125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RFO 659, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta LI125 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 30 years old, this Lambretta LI125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RFO 659 registered?

RFO 659 is a 1996 Lambretta LI125, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is RFO 659 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFO 659 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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