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NMV 550W

1981 Moto Guzzi V50

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,125 mi
Last recorded57,125 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Moto Guzzi V5031,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMV 550W
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 57,125 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 57,125 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 56,545 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 54,422 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 53,910 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,910 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 53,443 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 53,443 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 3 Apr 2010 53,429 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front suspension spring worn and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,376 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 53,376 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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NMV 550W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NMV 550W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NMV 550W registered?

NMV 550W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 25 February 1981.

Is NMV 550W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMV 550W shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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