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B331 YWS

1985 Moto Guzzi V50 III

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,116 mi
Last recorded31,116 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1985 Moto Guzzi V50 III29,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB331 YWS
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50 III
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,116 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 29,246 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 29,220 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi V50 III?

Based on 640 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
Brake disc(s) excessively pitted 3
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B331 YWS is a 1985 Moto Guzzi V50 III in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Moto Guzzi V50 III models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 29,233 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 III fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B331 YWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi V50 III typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Moto Guzzi V50 III is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B331 YWS registered?

B331 YWS is a 1985 Moto Guzzi V50 III, first registered on 13 March 1985.

Is B331 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B331 YWS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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