LAVERDA 750 S

746cc Petrol Class 2

#3073 of 5426 overall #11 of 11 LAVERDAs #1951 of 2787 other bikes

82.5%

first-time pass rate

9.5%

failed outright

16,188

median miles at test

1,146

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2006–2022

The 750 S's first-time pass rate has risen 5.6 points since 2006, 84.7% to 90.3%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 750 S's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 750 S passes first time 84.2% of the time; by 40k that's 86.5%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a 750 S

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	112	51.1	1.5×
brakes	30	13.7	0.4×
tyres and wheels	23	10.5	1.0×
steering and suspension	17	7.8	0.4×
drive system	10	4.6	0.8×
lamps and reflectors	8	3.7	0.3×
fuel and exhaust	6	2.7	0.6×
reg plates and vin	5	2.3	0.6×
body and structure	5	2.3	0.5×
structure and attachments	3	1.4	0.4×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 750 S beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the 750 S.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 1999 (82.9% pass). Weakest: 2001 (80.6%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

LAVERDA 750 S FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the LAVERDA 750 S reliable?

The LAVERDA 750 S is less reliable than average for its class: 82.5% of its 1,146 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3073 of 5426 models.

What does a 750 S fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 51% of all defects recorded against failed 750 S tests.

What is the best year of 750 S to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 1999-registered examples do best (82.9%) and 2001 worst (80.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 750 S last?

The median 750 S shows 16,188 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 86.5% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.