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RKC 420T

1979 Moto Guzzi 850 T3

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,493 mi
Last recorded39,493 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 1979 Moto Guzzi 850 T331,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKC 420T
MakeMoto Guzzi
Model850 T3
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2024 39,493 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 37,802 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 36,407 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 34,527 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 32,898 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 31,375 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play on side car (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 29,887 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 27,539 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 25,214 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 23,178 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 20,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Feb 2013 19,111 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 16,928 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 15,728 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 13,920 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 12,584 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 10,921 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi 850 T3?

Based on 707 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
wheel bearings are excessively rough 4
Steering lock stop ineffective 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 3
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RKC 420T is a 1979 Moto Guzzi 850 T3 in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Moto Guzzi 850 T3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 31,375 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Moto Guzzi 850 T3 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RKC 420T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi 850 T3 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 47 years old, this Moto Guzzi 850 T3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RKC 420T registered?

RKC 420T is a 1979 Moto Guzzi 850 T3, first registered on 12 February 1979.

Is RKC 420T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKC 420T shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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