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MTY 40X

1982 Moto Guzzi V50

Red Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

16,032 mi
Last recorded16,032 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Moto Guzzi V5034,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTY 40X
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 16,032 miles

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 16,008 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Wired up incorrectly (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 15,984 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Wired up incorrectly (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 15,964 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 15,587 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 15,250 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 15,002 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 15,002 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 14,237 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 13,680 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 12,973 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2013 12,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 11,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 11,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 11,990 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 11,837 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 11,305 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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MTY 40X is a 1982 Moto Guzzi V50 in Red with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1982 Moto Guzzi V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,284 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 MTY 40X, 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 44 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 MTY 40X registered?

MTY 40X is a 1982 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 22 April 1982.

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