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CUG 77T

1978 Moto Guzzi 850 T3

Black Petrol 844cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

86,071 mi
Last recorded86,071 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 T328,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUG 77T
MakeMoto Guzzi
Model850 T3
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine844cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 86,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 18 May 2018 86,041 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 85,093 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 85,077 miles

Front Gradient brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.D1c)

Gradient brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.D1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 84,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2014 84,328 miles

Gradient brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.D1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2014 84,311 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Gradient brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.D1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi 850 T3?

Based on 707 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
wheel bearings are excessively rough 4
Steering lock stop ineffective 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 3
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CUG 77T is a 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 T3 in Black with a 844cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 T3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 28,142 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 850 T3 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CUG 77T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi 850 T3 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Moto Guzzi 850 T3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CUG 77T is a 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 T3, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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