Lambretta LD
Real ownership data from 55 UK LD motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common LD problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 17.5% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 11.6% |
| Suspension | fail | 7.8% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 4.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.9% |
| Other | fail | 2.9% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.9% |
| Wheels | prs | 1.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
LD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 10 | 13,892 mi | 69 | 90.48% |
| 1957 | 15 | 4,437 mi | 26 | 92.45% |
| 1956 | 5 | 45,949 mi | 186 | 68.18% |
LD questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lambretta LD?
Across 55 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (17.5% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (11.6% of all recorded faults), suspension (7.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lambretta LD?
The median Lambretta LD in the UK has covered 17,467 miles, and typically rides about 69 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,943 and 28,194 miles.
Is the Lambretta LD reliable?
89.3% of Lambretta LD MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.45 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 55 Lambretta LD motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.