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MBJ 174D

2002 Lambretta Li

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,329 mi
Last recorded17,329 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lambretta Li8,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBJ 174D
MakeLambretta
ModelLi
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 17,329 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 17,310 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 17,272 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 17,233 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 17,013 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 16,989 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 16,989 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 16,951 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 16,858 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 16,664 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 16,509 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,333 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 16,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 16,246 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 16,246 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 16,059 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 15,491 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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MBJ 174D is a 2002 Lambretta Li in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2002 Lambretta Li models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 8,478 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MBJ 174D, 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 24 years old, this Lambretta Li is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MBJ 174D registered?

MBJ 174D is a 2002 Lambretta Li, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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