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NWG 225X

1981 Moto Guzzi Le Mans III

Red Petrol 844cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

6,309 mi
Last recorded6,309 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1981 Moto Guzzi Le Mans III44,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWG 225X
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelLe Mans III
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine844cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 6,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 6,264 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective dull reflection (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced dimmer on front switch (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 6,250 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake rear to front link (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective dull reflection (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 5,993 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 5,084 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play movement between bearing outer and wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced on dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 4,412 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake dry pivot on leaver (1.2.1 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake dry pivot on pedal (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 4,103 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively pivot dry slightly stiff (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 4,103 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively pivot dry slightly stiff (1.1.15 (b))

Front Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 2,299 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 1,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 1,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 92 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,791 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,831 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 95,930 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 93,859 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

bearing worn to excess in drive shaft

Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,859 miles

bearing worn to excess in drive shaft

Pass 9 Jul 2010 93,819 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 93,819 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 89,901 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 87,476 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 86,322 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Jul 2006 83,654 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi Le Mans III?

Based on 1,012 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
367
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 8
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
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NWG 225X is a 1981 Moto Guzzi Le Mans III in Red with a 844cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1981 Moto Guzzi Le Mans III models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 44,084 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 Le Mans III fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NWG 225X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi Le Mans III typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 45 years old, this Moto Guzzi Le Mans III is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NWG 225X registered?

NWG 225X is a 1981 Moto Guzzi Le Mans III, first registered on 15 September 1981.

Is NWG 225X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWG 225X shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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