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R317 BUK

1998 Laverda 750 S

Red Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,518 mi
Last recorded18,518 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Laverda 750 S15,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 BUK
MakeLaverda
Model750 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 18,518 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 18,477 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 18,456 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2013 18,023 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 18,023 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 17,293 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 16,197 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 16,197 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,900 miles

Small type number plate fitted.

Fail 15 Mar 2008 14,854 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Small type number plate fitted.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,807 miles

Slight judder on front brake

Pass 15 Mar 2006 10,503 miles

How Reliable is the Laverda 750 S?

Based on 1,133 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Headlamp aim too high 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 8
Horn not working 4
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R317 BUK is a 1998 Laverda 750 S in Red with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Laverda 750 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 15,356 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 Laverda 750 S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R317 BUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Laverda 750 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Laverda 750 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R317 BUK registered?

R317 BUK is a 1998 Laverda 750 S, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R317 BUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 BUK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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