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R304 VGC

1998 Moto Guzzi Sport

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,801 mi
Last recorded85,801 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi Sport27,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 VGC
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelSport
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 85,801 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 85,801 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 78,592 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 76,408 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 73,436 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 69,504 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,739 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,602 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,174 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,422 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,835 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 43,432 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,529 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 41,529 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,097 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 37,988 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 35,819 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,537 miles

some lateral play in the drive shaft slip joint

Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,474 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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R304 VGC is a 1998 Moto Guzzi Sport in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1998 Moto Guzzi Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 27,732 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 R304 VGC, 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 28 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 R304 VGC registered?

R304 VGC is a 1998 Moto Guzzi Sport, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R304 VGC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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