Model report · 2005–2025
LAMBRETTA TV175 SERIES 3
175cc
Petrol
Class 1
91.3%
first-time pass rate
5.8%
failed outright
2,110
median miles at test
69
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a TV175 SERIES 3
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
5 | 50 |
| brakes |
|
4 | 40 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 10 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the TV175 SERIES 3 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, YAMAHA NMAX 125).
PIAGGIO
VESPA
80.7% pass · 287k tests
HONDA
PCX 125
81.1% pass · 88.6k tests
YAMAHA
NMAX 125
82.2% pass · 33.8k tests
PIAGGIO
PX 125 (VESPA)
81.0% pass · 33.2k 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 TV175 SERIES 3.