MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,052 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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 ()
Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
indicators not connected
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)
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
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)
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)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi T3?
Based on 1,011 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is PWS 553S safe to buy?
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