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ALJ 159Y

1982 Moto Guzzi Spada

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,697 mi
Last recorded52,697 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Moto Guzzi Spada54,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALJ 159Y
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelSpada
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 52,697 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 48,427 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 46,689 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 43,183 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,950 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,756 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 35,979 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 34,683 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 30,990 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,146 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 30,146 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 29,775 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 29,775 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 May 2009 29,452 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 29,452 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 26,928 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi Spada?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
675
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Direction indicator not working 6
Horn not working 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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ALJ 159Y is a 1982 Moto Guzzi Spada in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1982 Moto Guzzi Spada models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 54,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Moto Guzzi Spada fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALJ 159Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi Spada typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 44 years old, this Moto Guzzi Spada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALJ 159Y registered?

ALJ 159Y is a 1982 Moto Guzzi Spada, first registered on 8 October 1982.

Is ALJ 159Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALJ 159Y shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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