LAMBRETTA 200
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The 200's first-time pass rate has fallen 4.8 points since 2006, 89.2% to 84.4%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage 200 passes first time 91.9% of the time; by 30k that's 80.9%.
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 200
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
27 | 32.1 | 0.6× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
21 | 25 | 0.5× |
| steering and suspension |
|
16 | 19 | 0.5× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
6 | 7.1 | 0.4× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
5 | 6 | 0.3× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
4 | 4.8 | 0.5× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 2.4 | 0.2× |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 1.2 | 0.6× |
| suspension |
|
1 | 1.2 | 0.2× |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 1.2 | 0.3× |
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
On first-time pass rate the 200 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO PX 200 E, PIAGGIO X9, LAMBRETTA GP200).
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 200.
Compare with any bike
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Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1966 (98.6% pass). Weakest: 1967 (88.5%).
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 200 FAQ
Is the LAMBRETTA 200 reliable?
The LAMBRETTA 200 is more reliable than average for its class: 91.4% of its 674 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #588 of 5428 models.
What does a 200 fail its MOT on most?
brakes — 32% of all defects recorded against failed 200 tests.
What is the best year of 200 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 1966-registered examples do best (98.6%) and 1967 worst (88.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a 200 last?
The median 200 shows 3,516 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 80.9% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.
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