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C142 XRU

1985 Moto Guzzi V50

Blue Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,804 mi
Last recorded29,804 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC142 XRU
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2014 29,804 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 29,804 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 28,339 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 27,794 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 26,784 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,784 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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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C142 XRU is a 1985 Moto Guzzi V50 in Blue with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C142 XRU, 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 41 years old, this Moto Guzzi V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C142 XRU registered?

C142 XRU is a 1985 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 9 November 1985.

Is C142 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C142 XRU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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