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R249 FUP

1997 Moto Guzzi Sport

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,304 mi
Last recorded46,304 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport33,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 FUP
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 46,304 miles

slight weep from the front fork seals

Pass 10 Jul 2018 46,064 miles

o/s inner cv joint boot slight weep of grease

Pass 29 Jul 2017 45,822 miles

lights taped over

slight play in the n/s rear wheel bearing

slight resistance on front wheel

Fail 21 Mar 2017 45,718 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear luggage rack boxes insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,123 miles

Centre Front brake sticking lack of use

Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,713 miles

slight play in the n/s rear wheel bearing

slight weep from the n/s fork leg

Fail 9 Jun 2014 44,671 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight play in the n/s rear wheel bearing

slight weep from the n/s fork leg

Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,235 miles

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jun 2012 43,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 May 2011 40,950 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 40,940 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,892 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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R249 FUP is a 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R249 FUP, 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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R249 FUP is a 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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