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XSL 540

2001 Lambretta TV175

White Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

652 mi
Last recorded652 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Lambretta TV17511,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSL 540
MakeLambretta
ModelTV175
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 652 miles

Central Front Upper Revs start to increase slightly when handlebars are full left lock(does not increase rev's enough to pull scooter forward)

Central Inner Fuel cap seal starting to show signs of wear on the outside,still sealing well.

Central Rear Outer Rear shock mounting rubbers starting to perish

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Main frame very rusty but tested strong on MOT test (6.1.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 651 miles

Headlamp aim too high Adjuster affecting light when adjusting(light goes out) (1.6)

Nearside Front Upper Steering lock stop ineffective Left handlebar lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Central Front Outer Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort Brake lever hits handlebars on roller brake test (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Outer Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort Rear brake pedal hits floor board causing the brake to not perform as it should on roller brake test (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Revs start to increase slightly when handlebars are full left lock(does not increase rev's enough to pull scooter forward)

Central Inner Fuel cap seal starting to show signs of wear on the outside,still sealing well.

Central Rear Outer Rear shock mounting rubbers starting to perish

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Main frame very rusty but tested strong on MOT test (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 643 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2012 406 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 222 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 22 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 13 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 984 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 688 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 May 2006 14,503 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 14,503 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lambretta TV175?

Based on 5,242 MOT tests across 826 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
184
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 35
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 28
Horn not working 22
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XSL 540 is a 2001 Lambretta TV175 in White with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Lambretta TV175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 11,938 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 TV175 fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XSL 540, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta TV175 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 25 years old, this Lambretta TV175 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XSL 540 registered?

XSL 540 is a 2001 Lambretta TV175, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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