Lambretta LN
Real ownership data from 230 UK LN motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common LN problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 24.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5.8% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 5.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 4.3% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 3.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 0.9% |
| Electrical | major | 0.3% |
| Other | dangerous | 0.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
LN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 19 | 2,701 mi | 90 | 82.93% |
| 2013 | 59 | 3,293 mi | 240 | 76.17% |
| 2012 | 114 | 3,779 mi | 416 | 73.92% |
| 2011 | 31 | 4,938 mi | 386 | 70.94% |
LN questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lambretta LN?
Across 230 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (24.1% of all recorded faults), tyres (5.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (5.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lambretta LN?
The median Lambretta LN in the UK has covered 3,679 miles, and typically rides about 312 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,204 and 7,465 miles.
Is the Lambretta LN reliable?
74.92% of Lambretta LN MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 230 Lambretta LN motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.