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GVU 497D

2014 Lambretta LI125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,533 mi
Last recorded21,533 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2014 Lambretta LI1251,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVU 497D
MakeLambretta
ModelLI125
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 21,533 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 21,518 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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 29 Jul 2014 21,059 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 21,059 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

How Reliable is the Lambretta LI125?

Based on 16,544 MOT tests across 2,750 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
241
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
2,750
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 145
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 122
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 114
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 103
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 84
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GVU 497D is a 2014 Lambretta LI125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2014 Lambretta LI125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 1,032 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 LI125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVU 497D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta LI125 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 12 years old, this Lambretta LI125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVU 497D registered?

GVU 497D is a 2014 Lambretta LI125, first registered on 1 August 2014.

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