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KOY 797V

1979 Laverda Jota

Orange Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,407 mi
Last recorded38,407 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1979 Laverda Jota36,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOY 797V
MakeLaverda
ModelJota
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,407 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 38,407 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 38,103 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 38,103 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 37,636 miles

Indicators flashing slightly fast

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,614 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 36,234 miles

How Reliable is the Laverda Jota?

Based on 2,718 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 8
Horn not working 7
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KOY 797V is a 1979 Laverda Jota in Orange with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Laverda Jota models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 36,966 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 Laverda Jota fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KOY 797V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Laverda Jota typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 47 years old, this Laverda Jota is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KOY 797V?

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What year was KOY 797V registered?

KOY 797V is a 1979 Laverda Jota, first registered on 11 December 1979.

Is KOY 797V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOY 797V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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