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Lambretta Li 125 Series 2 MOT Pass Rate

Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 59 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 10.2%.

89.8%
Pass Rate
10.2%
Fail Rate
59
Total Tests
Motorcycle lighting and signalling
Top Failure

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Lambretta Li 125 Series 2 MOT Reliability Overview

The Lambretta Li 125 Series 2 is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 59 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.8% and a failure rate of 10.2%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.

Based on this data, the Lambretta Li 125 Series 2 earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Lambretta Li 125 Series 2 presents for MOT with approximately 13,386 miles on the clock.

The most common MOT failure for the Lambretta Li 125 Series 2 is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, affecting 16.9% of all tests. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. The second most common issue is Motorcycle fuel and exhaust at 1.7%. Together, these top 2 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.

⚠ Based on limited data (59 tests)

Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lighting and signalling 16.9%
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust 1.7%
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* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling22.0%13
2Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust1.7%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 13,386 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling16.46% per 10K miMotorcycle fuel and exhaust1.27% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lighting and signalling16.4622.0%13
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust1.271.7%1

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Mileage at MOT

13,386
Mean
5,905
Median
1,137
25th Percentile
35,810
75th Percentile

The average Lambretta Li 125 Series 2 has 13,386 miles when tested for MOT.

📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate

How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.

7.62%
Fail Rate per 10K Miles
Average across all makes: 5.38%
10.2%
Overall Fail Rate
13,386 avg miles
🔴 Poor — above average failure rate

The Lambretta Li 125 Series 2 has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 7.62% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.

About Lambretta Li 125 Series 2 MOT Data

The Lambretta Li 125 Series 2 is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 59 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.8% and a failure rate of 10.2%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.

For Lambretta Li 125 Series 2 owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle lighting and signalling and motorcycle fuel and exhaust for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Li 125 Series 2 is likely to perform.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 16.9% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 16.9% of MOT failures on the Lambretta Li 125 Series 2. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust — 1.7% of failures

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues account for 1.7% of MOT failures on the Lambretta Li 125 Series 2. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for the Lambretta Li 125 Series 2?

Based on 59 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Lambretta Li 125 Series 2 has an overall pass rate of 89.8% (10.2% fail rate).

What are the most common MOT failures on a Lambretta Li 125 Series 2?

The top 2 reasons a Lambretta Li 125 Series 2 fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (16.9%), 2. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust (1.7%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.

Is the Lambretta Li 125 Series 2 reliable?

With a 10.2% MOT failure rate, the Li 125 Series 2 is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.

What should I check before an MOT on my Lambretta Li 125 Series 2?

Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle lighting and signalling (16.9%); Motorcycle fuel and exhaust (1.7%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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