MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
recommend rear flexible brake hose clips to be increased
slight play in driveshaft splined joint
speedo mounting rubber split
steering damper leaking
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R197 MFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R197 MFX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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