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E551 VWL

1987 Moto Guzzi Le Mans III

Black Petrol 844cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,261 mi
Last recorded65,261 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE551 VWL
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelLe Mans III
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine844cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 65,261 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 65,219 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 65,219 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,201 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,920 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 18 May 2013 64,907 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

front brake hoses not in clips

front brake master cyclinder has fluid leak from cap

steering damper leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,824 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 64,824 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 64,586 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

only one tail light working

Pass 15 Feb 2008 64,586 miles

only one tail light working

Pass 8 Jun 2006 61,058 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi Le Mans III?

Based on 1,012 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
367
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 8
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
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E551 VWL is a 1987 Moto Guzzi Le Mans III in Black with a 844cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Moto Guzzi Le Mans III fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E551 VWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi Le Mans III typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 39 years old, this Moto Guzzi Le Mans III is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E551 VWL registered?

E551 VWL is a 1987 Moto Guzzi Le Mans III, first registered on 25 September 1987.

Is E551 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E551 VWL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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