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JBL 263W

1980 Moto Guzzi V50 II

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,033 mi
Last recorded46,033 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 II28,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBL 263W
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50 II
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,033 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 45,358 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,658 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 43,355 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,968 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,371 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,702 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,996 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,066 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,995 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,034 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 37,982 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 37,145 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 36,662 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi V50 II?

Based on 1,570 MOT tests across 246 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
394
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 17
Direction indicator not working 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 8
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 8
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JBL 263W is a 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 II in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 II models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 28,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Moto Guzzi V50 II fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBL 263W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi V50 II typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Moto Guzzi V50 II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JBL 263W registered?

JBL 263W is a 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 II, first registered on 1 December 1980.

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The MOT history for JBL 263W shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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