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APU 585S

1978 Moto Guzzi T3

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,125 mi
Last recorded23,125 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1978 Moto Guzzi T351,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPU 585S
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelT3
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 23,125 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 23,124 miles

Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 22,954 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 21,769 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 21,401 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 20,168 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 18,786 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi T3?

Based on 1,011 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
642
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Direction indicator not working 6
Horn not working 5
Direction indicator missing 4
Brake hose excessively kinked 4
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APU 585S is a 1978 Moto Guzzi T3 in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Moto Guzzi T3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 51,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Moto Guzzi T3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying APU 585S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi T3 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Moto Guzzi T3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of APU 585S?

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What year was APU 585S registered?

APU 585S is a 1978 Moto Guzzi T3, first registered on 31 July 1978.

Is APU 585S safe to buy?

The MOT history for APU 585S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does APU 585S have outstanding finance?

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