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R887 RRS

1998 Moto Guzzi 750

Red Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,359 mi
Last recorded25,359 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi 75013,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 RRS
MakeMoto Guzzi
Model750
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 25,359 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2025 23,368 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 22,724 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 22,721 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 22,682 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 22,593 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 21,362 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 20,409 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 18,212 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 16,999 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 16,749 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 16,706 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 16,680 miles

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

handlebar brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 May 2012 15,864 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 14,318 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 14,309 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 13,441 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 12,277 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 10,664 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 9,358 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
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R887 RRS is a 1998 Moto Guzzi 750 in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Moto Guzzi 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 13,725 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 R887 RRS, 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 28 years old, this Moto Guzzi 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R887 RRS registered?

R887 RRS is a 1998 Moto Guzzi 750, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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