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EU58 LXJ

2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,058 mi
Last recorded8,058 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro3,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU58 LXJ
MakeTamoretti
Model125 Retro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 8,058 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 8,058 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2016 7,976 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 7,976 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly component cracked bolt snapped (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2011 7,299 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 7,299 miles

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Tamoretti 125 Retro?

Based on 1,634 MOT tests across 396 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
368
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
396
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 80
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 44
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 42
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 39
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EU58 LXJ is a 2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 3,218 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 Tamoretti 125 Retro fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU58 LXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tamoretti 125 Retro typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Tamoretti 125 Retro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU58 LXJ registered?

EU58 LXJ is a 2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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