Lambretta VEGA
Real ownership data from 72 UK VEGA motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common VEGA problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 12.8% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 6.4% |
| Tyres | fail | 5.1% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 2.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | user entered | 2.6% |
| Electrical | fail | 1.3% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 1.3% |
| Other | fail | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
VEGA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 20 | 4,706 mi | 9 | 96.61% |
| 1970 | 11 | 4,212 mi | 43 | 97.44% |
| 1969 | 11 | 5,160 mi | 1 | 92.86% |
| 1968 | 6 | 2,572 mi | 39 | 95% |
VEGA questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lambretta VEGA?
Across 72 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (12.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (6.4% of all recorded faults), tyres (5.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lambretta VEGA?
The median Lambretta VEGA in the UK has covered 4,212 miles, and typically rides about 13 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,404 and 6,120 miles.
Is the Lambretta VEGA reliable?
92.44% of Lambretta VEGA MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.33 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 72 Lambretta VEGA motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.