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B822 HAM

1985 Moto Guzzi V50 III

Green Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,876 mi
Last recorded30,876 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Moto Guzzi V50 III29,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB822 HAM
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50 III
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 30,876 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 30,876 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 29,110 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 28,193 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 26,699 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 26,699 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 25,212 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 24,043 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 21,958 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 21,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2015 21,210 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 20,418 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 20,054 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 19,755 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 19,278 miles

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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B822 HAM is a 1985 Moto Guzzi V50 III in Green with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B822 HAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B822 HAM registered?

B822 HAM is a 1985 Moto Guzzi V50 III, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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