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GKX 253T

1979 Moto Guzzi V50

Blue Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,456 mi
Last recorded16,456 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Moto Guzzi V5034,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKX 253T
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 16,456 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 16,456 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 16,442 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 16,415 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 16,373 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,352 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,330 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,283 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 16,236 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,200 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 16,132 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,089 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 16,067 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 16,067 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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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GKX 253T is a 1979 Moto Guzzi V50 in Blue with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Moto Guzzi V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 34,358 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 GKX 253T, 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 47 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 GKX 253T registered?

GKX 253T is a 1979 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 31 May 1979.

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The MOT history for GKX 253T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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