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Even though a scooter is mot exempt is it still wise to get one if it has had engine and brake mods incase of any future insurance issues

Why ? what would the engine mod's be picked up on an mot that you didn't already know ? Lambretta back brakes are sh*te and we know it !!

If you make the insurers aware of any mod's you're covered. An mot may work against you if you haven't informed the insurers.

It's entirely your choice whether or not you get an MOT. Depends if you are confident enough in your own ability to keep it safe and roadworthy.
Having said that I can assure you there will be NO insurance issues as MOT exemption is the law.

Rich'

Thank you gentlemen. Answered in full

It's not uncommon to see old bikes fail an MOT because they don't meet today's expectations.
Like:- Horn ineffective on tickover and lights defective when brake is operated. They were made like this FFS.
It's not so hard to see why MOT exemption got the green light.
There is some guidance and limitation as to what you can and cannot do, which mostly concerns cars more than motorcycles but generally, any safety improvement like brake and lighting upgrades shouldn't give you any grief at all providing they are engineered, fitted and maintained correctly.
Bear in mind that the MOT only says it is roadworthy at the point of testing and not thereafter.
Thereafter is your responsibility.
An MOT certificate has negligible sway with anyone in the event of an incident.