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PBR 512J

1970 Lambretta Gp

Red Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

4,148 mi
Last recorded4,148 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 Lambretta Gp4,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBR 512J
MakeLambretta
ModelGp
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 4,148 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 4,136 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2024
Pass 27 Apr 2019 4,894 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 4,894 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2015 3,233 miles

Rear wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 3,233 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 1,761 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 1,761 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 4,613 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 4,613 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 4,556 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 4,556 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a)

Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 3,784 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 3,784 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 1,484 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 1,484 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 1,354 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta Gp?

Based on 5,088 MOT tests across 585 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
328
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
585
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 38
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 29
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 26
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 25
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 25
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PBR 512J is a 1970 Lambretta Gp in Red with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1970 Lambretta Gp models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 4,130 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 Gp fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBR 512J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta Gp typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 56 years old, this Lambretta Gp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PBR 512J registered?

PBR 512J is a 1970 Lambretta Gp, first registered on 28 August 1970.

Is PBR 512J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBR 512J shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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