LAMBRETTA 125

125cc Petrol Class 1

#1937 of 5426 overall #38 of 49 LAMBRETTAs #84 of 412 scooter bikes

86.9%

first-time pass rate

7.6%

failed outright

2,460

median miles at test

1,983

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2006–2021

The 125's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.4 points since 2006, 85.7% to 83.3%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 125's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage 125 passes first time 87.1% of the time; by 40k that's 84.4%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a 125

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	119	37.2	0.9×
brakes	74	23.1	0.7×
steering and suspension	52	16.2	0.8×
tyres and wheels	24	7.5	0.6×
fuel and exhaust	14	4.4	0.9×
reg plates and vin	13	4.1	0.9×
lamps and reflectors	9	2.8	0.2×
body and structure	8	2.5	0.7×
suspension	5	1.6	0.3×
driving controls	2	0.6	0.4×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 125 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).

PIAGGIO VESPA 80.7% pass · 287k tests HONDA PCX 125 81.1% pass · 88.6k tests HONDA Vision 110 78.2% pass · 50.6k tests YAMAHA NMAX 125 82.2% pass · 33.8k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the 125.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 1967 (92.8% pass). Weakest: 1964 (81.4%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

LAMBRETTA 125 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the LAMBRETTA 125 reliable?

The LAMBRETTA 125 is more reliable than average for its class: 86.9% of its 1,983 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #1937 of 5426 models.

What does a 125 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 37% of all defects recorded against failed 125 tests.

What is the best year of 125 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 1967-registered examples do best (92.8%) and 1964 worst (81.4%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 125 last?

The median 125 shows 2,460 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 84.4% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.