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MPF 221W

1981 Moto Guzzi V50

Red Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,392 mi
Last recorded28,392 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Moto Guzzi V5031,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPF 221W
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2021 28,392 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2016 28,206 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Oct 2014 28,174 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 28,174 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,490 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 26,397 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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MPF 221W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 in Red with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MPF 221W, 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 MPF 221W registered?

MPF 221W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 11 February 1981.

Is MPF 221W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPF 221W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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