Lambretta JET
Real ownership data from 65 UK JET motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common JET problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 16.8% |
| Brakes | fail | 10.5% |
| Other | fail | 6.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 4.1% |
| Electrical | minor | 2.7% |
| Suspension | fail | 2.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 1.8% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 1.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
JET 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 6 | 3,105 mi | 196 | 84.09% |
| 1974 | 7 | 3,710 mi | 152 | 92% |
JET questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lambretta JET?
Across 65 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (16.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (10.5% of all recorded faults), other (6.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lambretta JET?
The median Lambretta JET in the UK has covered 4,767 miles, and typically rides about 225 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,398 and 15,950 miles.
Is the Lambretta JET reliable?
88.63% of Lambretta JET MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.4 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 65 Lambretta JET motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.