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ARU 921Y

1982 Moto Guzzi Spada

Blue Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,238 mi
Last recorded54,238 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Moto Guzzi Spada54,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARU 921Y
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelSpada
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 54,238 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 53,797 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 53,628 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 53,616 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,596 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 53,350 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 53,350 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,112 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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ARU 921Y is a 1982 Moto Guzzi Spada in Blue with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ARU 921Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARU 921Y?

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What year was ARU 921Y registered?

ARU 921Y is a 1982 Moto Guzzi Spada, first registered on 16 December 1982.

Is ARU 921Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARU 921Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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