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BKU 174B

2005 Lambretta LI150

Black Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,840 mi
Last recorded10,840 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Lambretta LI1502,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKU 174B
MakeLambretta
ModelLI150
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 10,840 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 9,388 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 17 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 1,403 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 1,262 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 1,013 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 1,011 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 15 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Lambretta LI150?

Based on 14,980 MOT tests across 2,643 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
215
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
2,643
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%. 105
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 98
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 85
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 78
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BKU 174B is a 2005 Lambretta LI150 in Black with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Lambretta LI150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 2,756 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 LI150 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BKU 174B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta LI150 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 21 years old, this Lambretta LI150 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BKU 174B registered?

BKU 174B is a 2005 Lambretta LI150, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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The MOT history for BKU 174B shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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