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KAV 647W

1981 Moto Guzzi V50

Black Petrol 448cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,433 mi
Last recorded66,433 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1981 Moto Guzzi V5031,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAV 647W
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine448cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 66,433 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 66,433 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,420 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 66,080 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 65,890 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 65,844 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 65,415 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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KAV 647W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 in Black with a 448cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 31,974 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 KAV 647W, 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 45 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 KAV 647W registered?

KAV 647W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is KAV 647W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAV 647W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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