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SUD 145X

1981 Moto Guzzi V50

Red Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

22,925 mi
Last recorded22,925 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Moto Guzzi V5031,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUD 145X
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 22,925 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 22,925 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 16,554 miles

Front Mudguard insecure crack in front mudguard repaired ()

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 12,941 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 12,941 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 9,165 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 9,165 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 4,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 4,817 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 1,442 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 98,963 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

slit in rear tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2014 98,963 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

slit in rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2012 97,583 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 92,565 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 92,565 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 92,565 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 92,565 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2006 92,565 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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SUD 145X is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 in Red with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SUD 145X, 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 SUD 145X registered?

SUD 145X is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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The MOT history for SUD 145X shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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