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RDF 221W

1981 Moto Guzzi V50

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,194 mi
Last recorded28,194 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1981 Moto Guzzi V5031,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDF 221W
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 28,194 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,676 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 27,676 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front tyre under inflated

Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,016 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 23,996 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 23,996 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 22,460 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 22,460 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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RDF 221W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 31,974 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 V50 fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RDF 221W, 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 45 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 RDF 221W?

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What year was RDF 221W registered?

RDF 221W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 4 June 1981.

Is RDF 221W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDF 221W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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