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R640 ALA

1998 Laverda 750 S

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,988 mi
Last recorded27,988 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Laverda 750 S15,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 ALA
MakeLaverda
Model750 S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 27,988 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 26,769 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 26,339 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 26,332 miles

Nearside Front DIP HEADLIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 17 Jul 2018 26,324 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front DIP HEADLIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 13 Apr 2017 25,523 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 25,514 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 25,032 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 24,928 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 24,517 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 24,517 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,558 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 22,183 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 20,886 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 20,886 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 19,491 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 17,197 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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R640 ALA is a 1998 Laverda 750 S in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R640 ALA, 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 R640 ALA registered?

R640 ALA is a 1998 Laverda 750 S, first registered on 21 March 1998.

Is R640 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R640 ALA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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