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R554 FGJ

1997 Laverda 750 S

Orange Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,917 mi
Last recorded40,917 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Laverda 750 S22,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 FGJ
MakeLaverda
Model750 S
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 40,917 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 40,599 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 39,780 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 39,305 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 39,018 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 38,014 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2016 37,919 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,730 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 37,720 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 36,321 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 36,311 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 34,933 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 34,933 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp missing (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat missing (6.2.1a)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,906 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 31,718 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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R554 FGJ is a 1997 Laverda 750 S in Orange with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Laverda 750 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 22,765 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 R554 FGJ, 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 29 years old, this Laverda 750 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R554 FGJ registered?

R554 FGJ is a 1997 Laverda 750 S, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R554 FGJ safe to buy?

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