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HBA 480Y

1983 Lambretta GP200

Black Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

1,637 mi
Last recorded1,637 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1983 Lambretta GP2001,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 480Y
MakeLambretta
ModelGP200
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 1,637 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 1,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 1,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 1,498 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 1,472 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 1,458 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 1,445 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 1,445 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 1,172 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 880 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 426 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 426 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 183 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 8 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta GP200?

Based on 20,062 MOT tests across 2,337 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
283
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
2,337
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 129
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 127
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 117
Headlamp aim too high 105
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 99
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HBA 480Y is a 1983 Lambretta GP200 in Black with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1983 Lambretta GP200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 1,382 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 GP200 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 129 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBA 480Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta GP200 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 43 years old, this Lambretta GP200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HBA 480Y registered?

HBA 480Y is a 1983 Lambretta GP200, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is HBA 480Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBA 480Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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