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SVE 554S

1978 Moto Guzzi T3

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,020 mi
Last recorded57,020 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1978 Moto Guzzi T351,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVE 554S
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelT3
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 57,020 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 56,613 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 56,134 miles

no indicators fitted

no mirrors fitted

Pass 7 May 2013 55,743 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

indicators not fitted

mirrors not fitted

seat cover torn and taped

Fail 1 May 2013 55,743 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

indicators not fitted

mirrors not fitted

seat cover torn and taped

Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,386 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,890 miles

no indicators fitted

no mirrors fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2011 54,867 miles

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

l/h and r/h mirrors not fitted

this machine was tested with no indicators

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,405 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 53,819 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 52,830 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 52,830 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,331 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 51,331 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 50,301 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi T3?

Based on 1,011 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
642
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Direction indicator not working 6
Horn not working 5
Direction indicator missing 4
Brake hose excessively kinked 4
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SVE 554S is a 1978 Moto Guzzi T3 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1978 Moto Guzzi T3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 51,252 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 T3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SVE 554S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi T3 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Moto Guzzi T3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SVE 554S registered?

SVE 554S is a 1978 Moto Guzzi T3, first registered on 13 May 1978.

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