LAMBRETTA GP225
Pass rate over time
The GP225's first-time pass rate has risen 10.0 points since 2006, 79.5% to 89.5%.
What fails on a GP225
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
27 | 36 | 0.7× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
26 | 34.7 | 0.6× |
| steering and suspension |
|
9 | 12 | 0.4× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 5.3 | 0.3× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 4 | 0.3× |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 2.7 | 0.7× |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 1.3 | 0.7× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 1.3 | 0.3× |
| steering |
|
1 | 1.3 | 0.4× |
| Items Not Tested |
|
1 | 1.3 | 1.7× |
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 GP225 beats 2 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 GP225.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1969 (91.8% pass). Weakest: 1970 (83.3%).
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 GP225 FAQ
Is the LAMBRETTA GP225 reliable?
The LAMBRETTA GP225 is more reliable than average for its class: 87.6% of its 627 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1722 of 5426 models.
What does a GP225 fail its MOT on most?
brakes — 36% of all defects recorded against failed GP225 tests.
What is the best year of GP225 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 1969-registered examples do best (91.8%) and 1970 worst (83.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.