Lambretta LI 150
Real ownership data from 4,321 UK LI 150 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common LI 150 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Controls and cables | major | 16% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 13.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 12.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 11.7% |
| Electrical | major | 9% |
| Frame and structure | fail | 5.5% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 4.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
LI 150 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | 10 mi | — | 100% |
| 2018 | 25 | 326 mi | 76 | 88.89% |
| 2017 | 112 | 389 mi | 171 | 90.75% |
| 2016 | 103 | 955 mi | 399 | 91.81% |
| 2015 | 127 | 909 mi | 194 | 89.42% |
| 2014 | 108 | 1,274 mi | 258 | 89.86% |
| 2013 | 117 | 2,529 mi | 227 | 95.01% |
| 2012 | 84 | 2,525 mi | 234 | 91.73% |
| 2011 | 83 | 1,676 mi | 201 | 87.22% |
| 2010 | 78 | 1,540 mi | 186 | 88.84% |
| 2009 | 124 | 1,986 mi | 211 | 87.02% |
| 2008 | 118 | 1,528 mi | 160 | 88.75% |
| 2007 | 119 | 1,423 mi | 123 | 87.82% |
| 2006 | 132 | 2,318 mi | 115 | 88.85% |
| 2005 | 120 | 3,195 mi | 168 | 91.7% |
| 2004 | 124 | 3,170 mi | 128 | 90.77% |
| 2003 | 114 | 7,872 mi | 149 | 89.46% |
| 2002 | 106 | 6,010 mi | 145 | 89.34% |
| 2001 | 75 | 5,016 mi | 148 | 87.73% |
| 2000 | 59 | 6,964 mi | 183 | 89.13% |
LI 150 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lambretta LI 150?
Across 4,321 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are controls and cables (16% of all recorded faults), suspension (13.7% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (12.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lambretta LI 150?
The median Lambretta LI 150 in the UK has covered 2,495 miles, and typically rides about 168 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 370 and 14,960 miles.
Is the Lambretta LI 150 reliable?
89.31% of Lambretta LI 150 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 4,321 Lambretta LI 150 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.