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VCJ 24J

1971 Lambretta GP125

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

905 mi
Last recorded905 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Lambretta GP1254,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCJ 24J
MakeLambretta
ModelGP125
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 905 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 905 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 905 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 905 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 905 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 905 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 894 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 894 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))

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

White smoke from exhaust.

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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VCJ 24J is a 1971 Lambretta GP125 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Lambretta GP125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 4,216 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 VCJ 24J, 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 55 years old, this Lambretta GP125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VCJ 24J registered?

VCJ 24J is a 1971 Lambretta GP125, first registered on 19 July 1971.

Is VCJ 24J safe to buy?

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