Lambretta Li vs Honda Vision 110

The Lambretta Li passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda Vision 110: 87.7% vs 78.1%, a 9.6-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Lambretta Li	Honda Vision 110
First-time pass rate	87.7%	78.1%
Outright fail rate	7.7%	12.1%
Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted)	+2.8 pts	+6.4 pts
Engine size	125cc	108cc
Rank among all models	#1695 of 5428	#3895 of 5428
Median miles at test	2,580	20,370
MOT tests analysed	8,752	50,874
Most common failure	lighting and signalling	lamps and reflectors

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.

"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.

What fails, side by side

share of each bike's MOT tests that failed on the component · lower is better

Component	Lambretta Li	Honda Vision 110
Lights & signalling	4.0%	6.6%
Brakes	2.8%	5.6%
Steering & suspension	2.5%	4.5%
Tyres & wheels	1.2%	3.8%
Structure & body	0.3%	0.6%
Fuel & exhaust	0.4%	0.0%

A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.

Pass rate by test year

first-time MOT pass rate in each calendar year both bikes were tested

Test year	Lambretta Li	Honda Vision 110
2016	88.9%	81.2%
2017	91.9%	80.8%
2018	93.0%	80.6%
2019	86.6%	77.3%
2020	95.3%	80.3%
2021	96.9%	77.2%
2022	100.0%	78.3%
2023	90.9%	77.4%

Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.

Pass rate by mileage

first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test

Mileage	Lambretta Li	Honda Vision 110
0k-10k miles	88.1%	88.0%
10k-20k miles	86.5%	78.1%
20k-30k miles	85.7%	75.1%
30k-40k miles	88.7%	72.6%
40k-50k miles	91.9%	71.2%
50k-60k miles	93.3%	70.2%

Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.

Lambretta Li vs Honda Vision 110 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Lambretta Li or the Honda Vision 110?

The Lambretta Li passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda Vision 110: 87.7% vs 78.1%, a 9.6-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda Vision 110 still comes out ahead: +2.8 points vs comparable bikes for the Lambretta Li, +6.4 for the Honda Vision 110. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the Lambretta Li fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 4.0% of Lambretta Li MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (2.8%).

What does the Honda Vision 110 fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 6.6% of Honda Vision 110 MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (5.6%).

Which holds up better at high mileage, the Lambretta Li or the Honda Vision 110?

At 50k-60k miles the Lambretta Li passes first time more often: 93.3% for the Lambretta Li vs 70.2% for the Honda Vision 110.

LAMBRETTA LI 87.7% pass · 8,752 tests HONDA Vision 110 78.1% pass · 50.9k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.