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XHL 540T

1978 Lambretta Scooter

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

1,430 mi
Last recorded1,430 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHL 540T
MakeLambretta
ModelScooter
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 1,430 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 1,316 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 1,259 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 1,195 miles

Rear tyre slightly perished.

Fail 21 May 2022 1,195 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 7 Apr 2021 1,076 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 1,010 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 1,002 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 974 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 794 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 776 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 619 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

gear box slight oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 533 miles

slight oil leak from rear gear box

Pass 6 Dec 2012 60,428 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta Scooter?

Based on 1,088 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
224
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
wheel bearings are excessively rough 4
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 4
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XHL 540T is a 1978 Lambretta Scooter in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

The most common reason a Lambretta Scooter fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XHL 540T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta Scooter typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this Lambretta Scooter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XHL 540T?

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What year was XHL 540T registered?

XHL 540T is a 1978 Lambretta Scooter, first registered on 10 August 1978.

Is XHL 540T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHL 540T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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