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ALJ 164Y

1982 Moto Guzzi V50

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

39,185 mi
Last recorded39,185 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Moto Guzzi V5034,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALJ 164Y
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 39,185 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 38,071 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 37,695 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 37,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 37,405 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 37,156 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear rear foot rests missing

Rear rear suspension units set unequal

Pass 18 Jun 2016 36,738 miles

Front front roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

Pass 26 Jun 2015 3,634 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 36,308 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 36,188 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 35,889 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,889 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 35,543 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 Apr 2012 35,511 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 9 Jul 2010 35,406 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,406 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi V50?

Based on 2,995 MOT tests across 421 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
347
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 11
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ALJ 164Y is a 1982 Moto Guzzi V50 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1982 Moto Guzzi V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,284 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 V50 fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALJ 164Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 44 years old, this Moto Guzzi V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALJ 164Y registered?

ALJ 164Y is a 1982 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 11 October 1982.

Is ALJ 164Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALJ 164Y shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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