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EPH 488V

1979 Moto Guzzi Le Mans

Silver Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,690 mi
Last recorded85,690 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Moto Guzzi Le Mans34,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPH 488V
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelLe Mans
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 85,690 miles

LHD head lamp fitted but masked

Fail 1 May 2024 85,685 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected Bleed. Ipple (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 83,979 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,647 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 81,640 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 80,878 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 80,878 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,108 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 May 2007 78,741 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 71,832 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi Le Mans?

Based on 3,180 MOT tests across 472 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
354
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
Horn not working 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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EPH 488V is a 1979 Moto Guzzi Le Mans in Silver with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Moto Guzzi Le Mans models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 34,098 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 Le Mans fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EPH 488V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi Le Mans typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 47 years old, this Moto Guzzi Le Mans is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EPH 488V registered?

EPH 488V is a 1979 Moto Guzzi Le Mans, first registered on 28 August 1979.

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