CarVerify

Free Car Check

R838 LEL

1997 Moto Guzzi 750

Red Petrol 744cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

26,996 mi
Last recorded26,996 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Moto Guzzi 75010,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Moto Guzzi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 LEL
MakeMoto Guzzi
Model750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 26,996 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 26,936 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 26,670 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 26,509 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 26,284 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 26,284 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 25,973 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 25,162 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,060 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 25,060 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 24,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Aug 2012 24,714 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 24,714 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,500 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 24,330 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,224 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 23,816 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,667 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,020 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 22,155 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi 750?

Based on 3,387 MOT tests across 394 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Direction indicators not working 14
Full Moto Guzzi 750 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R838 LEL is a 1997 Moto Guzzi 750 in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1997 Moto Guzzi 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 10,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Moto Guzzi 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R838 LEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Moto Guzzi 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R838 LEL?

You can check the full history of R838 LEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R838 LEL registered?

R838 LEL is a 1997 Moto Guzzi 750, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R838 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R838 LEL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R838 LEL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R838 LEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.