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GON 972W

1981 Moto Guzzi Spada

Silver Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,769 mi
Last recorded45,769 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Moto Guzzi Spada39,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGON 972W
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelSpada
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 45,769 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 45,504 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 45,475 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 45,121 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 44,856 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 42,012 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2013 42,012 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2010 39,918 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 39,900 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,096 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

petrol cap sealing washer slightly perished

Fail 10 Aug 2009 35,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

gear change pivot worn & fouling on exhaust

only one tail light illuminating

petrol cap sealing washer slightly perished

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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GON 972W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi Spada in Silver with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1981 Moto Guzzi Spada models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 39,900 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 GON 972W, 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 45 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 GON 972W registered?

GON 972W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi Spada, first registered on 11 February 1981.

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