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RGV 947W

1981 Moto Guzzi V50

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,817 mi
Last recorded37,817 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Moto Guzzi V5031,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGV 947W
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 37,817 miles

play in gear change linkage

Pass 24 May 2019 37,544 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,499 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 47,497 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fuel tank insecure

Positive terminal of battery fouling frame

Pass 11 Apr 2015 46,791 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,791 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,519 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,007 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 44,845 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,034 miles

front winkers a little loose slight oil leaks from engine area

Pass 8 Nov 2007 42,716 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 41,996 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 41,404 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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RGV 947W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RGV 947W, 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.

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What year was RGV 947W registered?

RGV 947W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 18 March 1981.

Is RGV 947W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGV 947W shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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