Laverda 1200 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Laverda 1200 car check
Is the Laverda 1200 reliable? We analysed 532 real MOT tests across 106 vehicles to find out.
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The Laverda 1200 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and roller brake test indicates a binding brake. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Laverda 1200.
Laverda 1200 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Laverda 1200. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Laverda 1200 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Laverda 1200 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Laverda 1200 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Laverda 1200 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Laverda 1200 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Laverda 1200 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Laverda 1200 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Laverda 1200 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 71 | 87.3% | 22,668 | 30,402 | 48,241 |
| 1980 | 101 | 95.0% | 9,006 | 25,835 | 36,515 |
| 1979 | 78 | 85.9% | 24,495 | 36,609 | 50,522 |
| 1978 | 92 | 89.1% | 24,475 | 35,350 | 52,073 |
How Long Does a Laverda 1200 Last?
Based on 106 Laverda 1200 vehicles on UK roads.
Laverda 1200 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Laverda 1200 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Laverda 1200
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.0% MOT pass rate from 101 tests
85.9% MOT pass rate from 78 tests
The best year to buy a used Laverda 1200 is 1980, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.0% across 101 tests. The 1979 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Laverda 1200 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laverda 1200 THIS CAR | 90.2% | 532 | 32,999 mi | 48 yrs |
| Laverda Jota | 90.4% | 2,718 | 34,023 mi | 50 yrs |
| Laverda 750 S | 84.8% | 1,133 | 16,396 mi | 29 yrs |
| Laverda Unknown | 91.2% | 273 | 17,539 mi | — yrs |
| Renault Clio Lutecia SE E-tech HEV A | 90.9% | 407 | 21,040 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Laverda Jota (90.4% pass rate) and the Laverda 750 S (84.8% pass rate), the Laverda 1200 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Laverda 1200 has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.2% across 532 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Laverda 1200 are roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (4 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (4), and roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Laverda 1200 owner drives around 427 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Laverda 1200 models stay on UK roads for around 48 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.