1959 Lambretta LI150 0.1L Petrol · 881 XVK

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following a failure in its most recent test on July 12, 2025. While the scooter maintained a clean record for four consecutive years, the maintenance trend has shifted from stable operation to a specific mechanical failure. The tester flagged the rear brake for excessive fluctuation of brake effort, indicating a significant fault within the braking system or master cylinder assembly that was not present or noted during the previous four successful inspections. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 67-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 34 miles per year. Between the 2021 test at 294 miles and the 2025 failure at 2,250 miles, the scooter covered 1,956 miles over four years. This suggests the vehicle is used only occasionally or has kept in storage. However, such long periods of standing often lead to the degradation of rubber components, seized seals, and internal corrosion of metal parts that do not manifest through high mileage alone. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the rear braking system to identify the cause of the effort fluctuation, which likely involves a worn brake shoe, a seized caliper, or a perished hydraulic line. Given the low mileage and the age of the machine, inspection should also cover the structural integrity of the frame for hidden rust, which often accumulates when vintage scooters are left neglected. All rubber-based bushings and fuel lines should be checked for dry rot, as these components age over time regardless of the limited distance travelled.