1996 Moto Guzzi 750 0.7L Petrol · R426 WEC

The 1996 Moto Guzzi 750 presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 23 May 2023 at 45,946 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history is stable, with the two failed tests in 2021 and 2022 showing no recorded defects and immediate passes on the same dates, indicating administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical faults. No advisories or worsening conditions appear in the five-year record. Recorded mileage sits at 45,946 miles against roughly thirty years of age, equating to about 1,532 miles per year. The bike covered only 2,996 miles between the July 2021 test at 41,950 miles and the May 2023 test at 45,946 miles. Sparse but clean records show no rapid accumulation or neglected gaps; the low annual use suggests extended standing periods, which on a machine of this age typically risks stale fluids, perished seals, and tyre sidewall cracking rather than drivetrain fatigue. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension linkages and fork seals for weepage, given the long idle intervals between tests. The absence of recorded brake defects does not exempt the calipers from binding risk after standing; strip and lubricate before road use. Structural integrity demands a close look at the frame and exhaust for corrosion, as the DVSA record notes none but a 1996 Italian motorcycle stored lightly will hide rust in crevices. Confirm tyre date codes and tread, and verify the emissions pass reflects a healthy carburettor setup before purchase.