Lambretta J50
Real ownership data from 65 UK J50 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common J50 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 15.1% |
| Brakes | major | 15.1% |
| Other | fail | 8.6% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 7.5% |
| Suspension | fail | 6.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 5.4% |
| Electrical | fail | 4.3% |
| Wheels | fail | 2.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
J50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 1,125 mi | 384 | 100% |
| 1968 | 6 | 2,031 mi | — | 93.75% |
| 1966 | 8 | 5,582 mi | 83 | 76.19% |
J50 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lambretta J50?
Across 65 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (15.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (15.1% of all recorded faults), other (8.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lambretta J50?
The median Lambretta J50 in the UK has covered 2,031 miles, and typically rides about 76 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 266 and 9,448 miles.
Is the Lambretta J50 reliable?
85.03% of Lambretta J50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.58 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 65 Lambretta J50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.