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L979 BRH

1994 Moto Guzzi Nevada

Maroon Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

29,774 mi
Last recorded29,774 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Moto Guzzi Nevada19,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 BRH
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelNevada
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 29,774 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 29,774 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 29,456 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n\s (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 29,456 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n\s (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 28,742 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 28,379 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 28,063 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 28,060 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

More steering lock on L/H lock than R/H lock.

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front mudguard loose

Pass 29 Aug 2019 27,921 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 27,318 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 27,269 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 26,821 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 26,821 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,671 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 24,489 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Aug 2013 22,403 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 22,403 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 20,093 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,578 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,212 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 18,626 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,626 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 18,277 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 17,907 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 17,373 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi Nevada?

Based on 1,034 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3
reflector on motorcycle missing 3
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L979 BRH is a 1994 Moto Guzzi Nevada in Maroon with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1994 Moto Guzzi Nevada models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 19,395 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 Nevada fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L979 BRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi Nevada typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Moto Guzzi Nevada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L979 BRH is a 1994 Moto Guzzi Nevada, first registered on 14 May 1994.

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