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XOW 17J

1971 Lambretta GP125

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,529 mi
Last recorded59,529 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Lambretta GP1254,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOW 17J
MakeLambretta
ModelGP125
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 59,529 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,257 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 57,296 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 57,274 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,212 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,129 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 54,908 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 652 miles

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2007 627 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 616 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 9 miles

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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XOW 17J is a 1971 Lambretta GP125 in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XOW 17J, 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 XOW 17J registered?

XOW 17J is a 1971 Lambretta GP125, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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The MOT history for XOW 17J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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