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R115 KSS

1997 Moto Guzzi Sport

Blue Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,922 mi
Last recorded30,922 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport33,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 KSS
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,922 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 31,351 miles

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

rear brake pedal has reduced reserve travel

Pass 6 Jul 2012 31,333 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 31,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,122 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 31,120 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 29,328 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 29,324 miles

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 29,307 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 28,988 miles

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

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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R115 KSS is a 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport in Blue with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 33,383 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 R115 KSS, 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 29 years old, this Moto Guzzi Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R115 KSS is a 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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