2012 Moto Guzzi - 0.7L Petrol · YN12 EOY

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthiness rating of 100% on 2026-06-18, but the MOT history indicates a clear trend of worsening condition. The most recent test on 2025-03-25 at 17,731 miles was passed, yet the subsequent entry on 2024-04-19 at 17,680 miles was a failure, suggesting that the vehicle has not been maintained at a standard interval since the 2025 test. This pattern of passing then failing within a short period implies that the owner has likely skipped routine maintenance, such as tyre rotation, wheel alignment, or brake fluid changes, which are critical for long-term drivability and safety. Regarding the mileage profile, the vehicle is approximately 14 years old and has accumulated roughly 1,266 miles per year. The data is relatively clean with no gaps in the records, yet the rapid progression from a passed test in 2025 to a failed test in 2024 suggests that the vehicle has been driven for over two years without addressing wear on critical components. While the mileage is not excessively high, the lack of periodic inspections indicates that the mechanical integrity of the suspension, brakes, and drivetrain is at risk. The vehicle has not been inspected in the past, and the failure in 2024 is likely due to accumulated wear on suspension bushings, coil springs, or brake discs rather than a catastrophic failure. Given the history, the buyer should inspect the vehicle for binding rear brakes, binding front brakes, or binding suspension bushings and coil springs. The 2024 failure points strongly to a lack of regular maintenance, so the buyer must verify that the brakes are not in a binding condition and that the suspension components are not excessively worn. The 2025 test was passed, but the failure in 2024 suggests that the system may still be vulnerable to issues that were not caught at the time of the most recent inspection. The buyer should also check for structural rust or corrosion on the engine block and exhaust system, as the vehicle is old and has not been serviced for decades.