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FFD 684T

1979 Moto Guzzi Spada

Silver Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,236 mi
Last recorded82,236 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Moto Guzzi Spada41,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFD 684T
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelSpada
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 82,236 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 82,234 miles

Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,442 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 76,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 72,147 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 72,147 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,017 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 66,017 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,080 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 56,355 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 56,355 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,541 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 53,541 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,718 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,001 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 52,001 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,365 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,396 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 49,396 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 48,443 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 48,443 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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FFD 684T is a 1979 Moto Guzzi Spada in Silver with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Moto Guzzi Spada models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 41,241 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 FFD 684T, 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 47 years old, this Moto Guzzi Spada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FFD 684T registered?

FFD 684T is a 1979 Moto Guzzi Spada, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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