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TSY 163

1997 Lambretta LI125

Green Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,392 mi
Last recorded1,392 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Lambretta LI1253,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSY 163
MakeLambretta
ModelLI125
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 1,392 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 1,363 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 778 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 778 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 231 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 231 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 1,549 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 138 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 31,907 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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TSY 163 is a 1997 Lambretta LI125 in Green with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Lambretta LI125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 3,715 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 LI125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TSY 163, 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 29 years old, this Lambretta LI125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TSY 163 registered?

TSY 163 is a 1997 Lambretta LI125, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is TSY 163 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSY 163 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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