LAMBRETTA LIS
Pass rate over time
The LIS's first-time pass rate has fallen 9.6 points since 2012, 91.4% to 81.8%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage LIS passes first time 85.0% of the time; by 20k that's 81.0%.
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 LIS
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
32 | 34.4 |
| brakes |
|
20 | 21.5 |
| steering and suspension |
|
15 | 16.1 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
10 | 10.8 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 4.3 |
| body and structure |
|
3 | 3.2 |
| driving controls |
|
3 | 3.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 3.2 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 2.2 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 1.1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the LIS beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).
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 LIS.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1965 (88.3% pass). Weakest: 1967 (80.6%).
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.