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TFO 883

1997 Lambretta 125

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Lambretta 1252,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFO 883
MakeLambretta
Model125
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 6 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 31,295 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 29,375 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 905 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 718 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 717 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 333 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 286 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 1 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 3,576 miles

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 3,576 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 43,772 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta 125?

Based on 2,209 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
214
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 12
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TFO 883 is a 1997 Lambretta 125 in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Lambretta 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 2,651 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 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TFO 883, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 29 years old, this Lambretta 125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TFO 883 registered?

TFO 883 is a 1997 Lambretta 125, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is TFO 883 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFO 883 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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