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SGS 304W

1981 Morini 3.5

Red Petrol 344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,179 mi
Last recorded15,179 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1981 Morini 3.541,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGS 304W
MakeMorini
Model3.5
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine344cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,179 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 15,168 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 15,058 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 15,058 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Morini 3.5?

Based on 1,629 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 7
Direction indicator not working 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 6
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SGS 304W is a 1981 Morini 3.5 in Red with a 344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Morini 3.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 41,635 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 Morini 3.5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SGS 304W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morini 3.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 45 years old, this Morini 3.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SGS 304W registered?

SGS 304W is a 1981 Morini 3.5, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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