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YNK 301S

1978 Lambretta Special

White Petrol 122cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93 mi
Last recorded93 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNK 301S
MakeLambretta
ModelSpecial
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine122cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 93 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 80 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 80 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 26,080 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 26,080 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 26,080 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 4,575 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 4,537 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 1,980 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta Special?

Based on 1,015 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
215
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel 4
Riders seat insecure 3
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YNK 301S is a 1978 Lambretta Special in White with a 122cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Lambretta Special fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YNK 301S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was YNK 301S registered?

YNK 301S is a 1978 Lambretta Special, first registered on 23 May 1978.

Is YNK 301S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNK 301S 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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