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EPW 298Y

1983 Moto Guzzi V50 III

Grey Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,957 mi
Last recorded16,957 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1983 Moto Guzzi V50 III25,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPW 298Y
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50 III
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 16,957 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 14,310 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 13,463 miles

stand will not return with out help.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 13,463 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

stand will not return with out help.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 11,972 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 11,885 miles

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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EPW 298Y is a 1983 Moto Guzzi V50 III in Grey with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Moto Guzzi V50 III models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 25,306 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 EPW 298Y, 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 43 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 EPW 298Y registered?

EPW 298Y is a 1983 Moto Guzzi V50 III, first registered on 24 March 1983.

Is EPW 298Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPW 298Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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