Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Lambretta 225 vs Lambretta GP200
The Lambretta 225 passes its MOT first time more often than the Lambretta GP200: 94.8% vs 87.8%, a 7.0-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Lambretta 225 | Lambretta GP200 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 94.8% | 87.8% |
| Outright fail rate | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| Engine size | 225cc | 198cc |
| Median miles at test | 1,852 | 2,296 |
| MOT tests analysed | 155 | 19,922 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | lighting and signalling |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.