LAMBRETTA LN
Pass rate over time
The LN's first-time pass rate has risen 9.8 points since 2015, 72.2% to 82.0%.
What fails on a LN
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
96 | 26.4 | 3.6× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
67 | 18.5 | 1.1× |
| brakes |
|
57 | 15.7 | 1.3× |
| steering and suspension |
|
34 | 9.4 | 1.2× |
| tyres |
|
30 | 8.3 | 4.4× |
| suspension |
|
26 | 7.2 | 3.2× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
21 | 5.8 | 0.9× |
| steering |
|
20 | 5.5 | 5.1× |
| structure and attachments |
|
9 | 2.5 | 1.3× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
3 | 0.8 | 1.4× |
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
On first-time pass rate the LN beats 0 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 LN.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2014 (84.0% pass). Weakest: 2011 (70.8%).
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 LN FAQ
Is the LAMBRETTA LN reliable?
The LAMBRETTA LN is about average for its class: 74.7% of its 897 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4336 of 5426 models.
What does a LN fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 26% of all defects recorded against failed LN tests.
What is the best year of LN to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2014-registered examples do best (84.0%) and 2011 worst (70.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.