Model report · 2005–2025
LAMBRETTA X150 SPECIAL
150cc
Petrol
Class 1
81.6%
first-time pass rate
10.3%
failed outright
3,214
median miles at test
174
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a X150 SPECIAL
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
15 | 41.7 |
| brakes |
|
9 | 25 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 8.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
3 | 8.3 |
| driving controls |
|
2 | 5.6 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 5.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 2.8 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 2.8 |
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 X150 SPECIAL beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).
PIAGGIO
VESPA
80.7% pass · 287k tests
HONDA
PCX 125
81.1% pass · 88.6k tests
HONDA
Vision 110
78.2% pass · 50.6k tests
YAMAHA
NMAX 125
82.2% pass · 33.8k 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 X150 SPECIAL.