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R197 MFX

1997 Moto Guzzi Sport

Blue Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,326 mi
Last recorded50,326 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport33,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 MFX
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 50,326 miles

recommend rear flexible brake hose clips to be increased

slight play in driveshaft splined joint

speedo mounting rubber split

steering damper leaking

Fail 10 Apr 2010 50,326 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

recommend rear flexible brake hose clips to be increased

slight play in driveshaft splined joint

speedo mounting rubber split

steering damper leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2008 49,797 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 44,427 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 44,370 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

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

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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R197 MFX is a 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport in Blue with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R197 MFX, 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 R197 MFX registered?

R197 MFX is a 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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