Lambretta V Special 125
MotorcycleFrom 315 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 8 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 4 |
| a wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired | 3 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 1 |
| steering head bearings have excessive wear or play | 1 |
| a tyre cords exposed or damaged | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 91.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all V Special 125s tested had between 903 and 4,970 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
Common questions
What is the Lambretta V Special 125 MOT pass rate?
The Lambretta V Special 125 has a 91.7% MOT pass rate based on 315 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lambretta V Special 125?
The most common MOT failure on the Lambretta V Special 125 is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Lambretta V Special 125 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lambretta V Special 125 is 1,832 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 903 and 4,970 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.