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PWS 553S

1978 Moto Guzzi T3

Black Petrol 844cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

31,052 mi
Last recorded31,052 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1978 Moto Guzzi T351,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWS 553S
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelT3
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine844cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 31,052 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 30,241 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 30,227 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 30,226 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp not working WHEN LOW BEAM SWITCH IS TURNED ON (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,135 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 29,135 miles

Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 28,431 miles

indicators not connected

Fail 10 Jul 2014 28,431 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 27,915 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 27,534 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 27,534 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

o/s footrest jammed in up position

Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,611 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 26,611 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 24,735 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 24,735 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,734 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 24,734 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 May 2006 24,734 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi T3?

Based on 1,011 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
642
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Direction indicator not working 6
Horn not working 5
Direction indicator missing 4
Brake hose excessively kinked 4
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PWS 553S is a 1978 Moto Guzzi T3 in Black with a 844cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1978 Moto Guzzi T3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 51,252 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 T3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PWS 553S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi T3 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Moto Guzzi T3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PWS 553S registered?

PWS 553S is a 1978 Moto Guzzi T3, first registered on 27 June 1978.

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The MOT history for PWS 553S shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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