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RVW 456W

1980 Moto Guzzi V50

Red Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,175 mi
Last recorded13,175 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1980 Moto Guzzi V5029,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVW 456W
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 13,175 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 13,175 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 12,950 miles

Rear Brake poor efficiency

Fail 15 Nov 2017 12,950 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s Wrong way round (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake poor efficiency

Pass 20 Oct 2016 17,084 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 11,255 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 11,255 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 10,683 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 10,683 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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RVW 456W is a 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 in Red with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 29,660 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 RVW 456W, 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 46 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 RVW 456W?

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What year was RVW 456W registered?

RVW 456W is a 1980 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 4 August 1980.

Is RVW 456W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVW 456W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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