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TFO 840S

1978 Laverda Jota

Red Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,499 mi
Last recorded27,499 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1978 Laverda Jota28,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFO 840S
MakeLaverda
ModelJota
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,499 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 27,482 miles

Front Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Laverda Jota?

Based on 2,718 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 8
Horn not working 7
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TFO 840S is a 1978 Laverda Jota in Red with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Laverda Jota models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 28,589 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 Jota fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TFO 840S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Laverda Jota typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Laverda Jota is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TFO 840S registered?

TFO 840S is a 1978 Laverda Jota, first registered on 10 March 1978.

Is TFO 840S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFO 840S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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