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TAH 709W

1981 Moto Guzzi Spada

Black Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

47,020 mi
Last recorded47,020 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2007
Typical for 1981 Moto Guzzi Spada39,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAH 709W
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelSpada
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2007 47,020 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 46,988 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 46,940 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2006 46,880 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi Spada?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
675
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Direction indicator not working 6
Horn not working 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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TAH 709W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi Spada in Black with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1981 Moto Guzzi Spada models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 39,900 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 Moto Guzzi Spada fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAH 709W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi Spada typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 45 years old, this Moto Guzzi Spada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TAH 709W?

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What year was TAH 709W registered?

TAH 709W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi Spada, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is TAH 709W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAH 709W shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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