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JMG 492W

1980 Moto Guzzi V50

Red Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,405 mi
Last recorded45,405 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1980 Moto Guzzi V5029,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMG 492W
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 45,405 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 41,958 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,878 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 39,878 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,531 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 39,531 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 39,092 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,092 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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JMG 492W is a 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 in Red with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JMG 492W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JMG 492W registered?

JMG 492W is a 1980 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 19 August 1980.

Is JMG 492W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMG 492W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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