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540 XUD

1959 Lambretta Li

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

945 mi
Last recorded945 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1959 Lambretta Li11,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration540 XUD
MakeLambretta
ModelLi
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 945 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 885 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 735 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 735 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 6 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta Li?

Based on 9,743 MOT tests across 1,384 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
228
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 97
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 86
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 75
Horn not working 61
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 59
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540 XUD is a 1959 Lambretta Li in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1959 Lambretta Li models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 11,795 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 Li fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 540 XUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta Li typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 67 years old, this Lambretta Li is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 540 XUD registered?

540 XUD is a 1959 Lambretta Li, first registered on 1 January 1959.

Is 540 XUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 540 XUD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 540 XUD have outstanding finance?

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