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RBD 781Y

1983 Moto Guzzi V50

Black Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,895 mi
Last recorded44,895 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1983 Moto Guzzi V5028,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBD 781Y
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2025 44,895 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 43,751 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 43,327 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 42,270 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 41,854 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 41,454 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 40,408 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 39,268 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 37,929 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,824 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,360 miles

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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RBD 781Y is a 1983 Moto Guzzi V50 in Black with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Moto Guzzi V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 28,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RBD 781Y, 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 43 years old, this Moto Guzzi V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RBD 781Y?

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What year was RBD 781Y registered?

RBD 781Y is a 1983 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is RBD 781Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBD 781Y shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RBD 781Y have outstanding finance?

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