Lambretta GP225
Real ownership data from 68 UK GP225 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GP225 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 18.1% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 14.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 4.2% |
| Other | fail | 2.8% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.3% |
| Controls and cables | user entered | 1.4% |
| Suspension | fail | 1.4% |
| Electrical | fail | 1.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
GP225 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 10 | 2,334 mi | 230 | 85.48% |
| 1970 | 7 | 2,334 mi | 260 | 84.44% |
| 1969 | 5 | 1,755 mi | 794 | 87.88% |
GP225 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lambretta GP225?
Across 68 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (18.1% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (14.4% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (4.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lambretta GP225?
The median Lambretta GP225 in the UK has covered 2,632 miles, and typically rides about 212 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,000 and 5,074 miles.
Is the Lambretta GP225 reliable?
89.06% of Lambretta GP225 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.37 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 68 Lambretta GP225 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.