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TOM 304S

1978 Laverda Jota

Silver Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,820 mi
Last recorded26,820 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Laverda Jota28,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOM 304S
MakeLaverda
ModelJota
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 26,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak from engine

top fork rubbers split n\s o\s

Fail 8 Jul 2019 26,819 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central centre stand weak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak from engine

top fork rubbers split n\s o\s

Pass 8 Jun 2018 26,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak on engine

Lower main stand spring weak

Pass 20 Jun 2017 26,202 miles

Central Lower play in centre stand

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Jun 2017 26,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Central Lower play in centre stand

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,603 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,094 miles

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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TOM 304S is a 1978 Laverda Jota in Silver with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TOM 304S, 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 TOM 304S registered?

TOM 304S is a 1978 Laverda Jota, first registered on 10 January 1978.

Is TOM 304S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOM 304S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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