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B978 RJT

1985 Moto Guzzi V50 III

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,041 mi
Last recorded24,041 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Moto Guzzi V50 III29,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB978 RJT
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50 III
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 24,041 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 23,757 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 23,754 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 23,133 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 22,771 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 22,063 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 21,914 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 21,914 miles

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

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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B978 RJT is a 1985 Moto Guzzi V50 III in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 B978 RJT, 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 B978 RJT registered?

B978 RJT is a 1985 Moto Guzzi V50 III, first registered on 9 January 1985.

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