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N743 PNL

1996 Moto Guzzi Sport

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,087 mi
Last recorded73,087 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Moto Guzzi Sport34,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN743 PNL
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelSport
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 73,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 73,025 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2024 73,023 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2022 72,695 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 64,612 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 68,553 miles

Stop lamp not working Front brake light switch not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 64,478 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 58,791 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 52,520 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 51,661 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 51,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,451 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 47,451 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,382 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,340 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 35,293 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 35,190 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,665 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 26,614 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 24,673 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi Sport?

Based on 1,927 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
745
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Headlamp aim too high 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
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N743 PNL is a 1996 Moto Guzzi Sport in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Moto Guzzi Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 34,387 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 Sport fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N743 PNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Moto Guzzi Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N743 PNL is a 1996 Moto Guzzi Sport, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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