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EYJ 787V

1980 Moto Guzzi V50

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,058 mi
Last recorded41,058 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Moto Guzzi V5029,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYJ 787V
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 41,058 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 37,111 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 32,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 2,990 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 2,988 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 27,709 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,798 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,937 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,098 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 17,098 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 13,870 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 11,398 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 9,279 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 7,047 miles

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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EYJ 787V is a 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 29,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EYJ 787V, 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 46 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 EYJ 787V registered?

EYJ 787V is a 1980 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 1 April 1980.

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The MOT history for EYJ 787V shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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