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GDW 260W

1981 Moto Guzzi Spada

Black Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,730 mi
Last recorded40,730 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1981 Moto Guzzi Spada39,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDW 260W
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelSpada
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,730 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 40,654 miles

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

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi Spada?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
675
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Direction indicator not working 6
Horn not working 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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GDW 260W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi Spada in Black with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Moto Guzzi Spada models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 39,900 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 Spada fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDW 260W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi Spada typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 45 years old, this Moto Guzzi Spada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDW 260W registered?

GDW 260W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi Spada, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is GDW 260W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDW 260W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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