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MTC 294Y

1983 Laverda Jota

Red Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,009 mi
Last recorded74,009 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Laverda Jota36,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTC 294Y
MakeLaverda
ModelJota
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 74,009 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 73,980 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 73,578 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 73,551 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 73,460 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 73,353 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 73,144 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 73,104 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 73,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2016 72,983 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,254 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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MTC 294Y is a 1983 Laverda Jota in Red with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1983 Laverda Jota models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 36,892 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 MTC 294Y, 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 43 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 MTC 294Y?

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What year was MTC 294Y registered?

MTC 294Y is a 1983 Laverda Jota, first registered on 25 February 1983.

Is MTC 294Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTC 294Y shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MTC 294Y have outstanding finance?

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