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SVR 429W

1981 Moto Guzzi Spada

Blue Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

664 mi
Last recorded664 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Moto Guzzi Spada39,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVR 429W
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelSpada
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 664 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 33,179 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 33,179 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 29,490 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 25,592 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 22,524 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 21,241 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 20,490 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 20,490 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

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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SVR 429W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi Spada in Blue with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SVR 429W, 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.

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What year was SVR 429W registered?

SVR 429W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi Spada, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is SVR 429W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVR 429W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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