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R160 FUA

1997 Moto Guzzi Sport

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,597 mi
Last recorded42,597 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport33,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 FUA
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,597 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 42,597 miles

Offside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,083 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 40,083 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 40,032 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 35,323 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,323 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,732 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 29,054 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,054 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 26,127 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 21,786 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 21,786 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 May 2006 18,333 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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R160 FUA is a 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R160 FUA, 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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What year was R160 FUA registered?

R160 FUA is a 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R160 FUA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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