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OJT 179W

1981 Moto Guzzi Le Mans III

Red Petrol 844cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,460 mi
Last recorded83,460 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1981 Moto Guzzi Le Mans III44,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJT 179W
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelLe Mans III
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine844cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 83,460 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 83,263 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 82,714 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 82,343 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 82,139 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. fouling frame (2.1.2d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 81,351 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,136 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 81,131 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Oil leak

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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OJT 179W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi Le Mans III in Red with a 844cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OJT 179W, 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 OJT 179W registered?

OJT 179W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi Le Mans III, first registered on 30 March 1981.

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